PubMed · 7043429
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T Kawawa, K Mitsuma, K Warita. 1981. [Impression technic in cast crowns].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7043429/
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Underdimensioning may adversely affect the clinical use of a crown or bridge. Insufficient dimensions may be due to inadequate modelling or deficiencies caused by the casting process. The dimensions of cast objects are measured mechanically using a calliper. This method has often proved to be insufficient in detecting areas of too small dimensions. This paper presents a non-destructive method of inspecting dental castings using radiography. The occlusal thickness of a random sample of 150 crowns made during regular clinical treatment in our department was inspected mechanically and radiographically. We found that 19% of the crowns were only 0.1 mm thick or less at the thinnest spot, 18% were between 0.1 and 0.2 mm and 9% were between 0.2 and 0.3 mm. In comparison to mechanical examination, radiographic inspection usually showed smaller values.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Conventional investing and casting techniques following the manufactures' recommendations are time-consuming. Accelerated casting techniques have been reported, but their accuracy has not been adequately studied for complete crown castings. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the marginal fit and surface roughness of complete crowns made with a conventional and an accelerated casting technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Part I of the study determined the mean time interval required for each investment to reach its maximum exothermic setting reaction temperature. Part II determined the marginal discrepancy of standardized complete crowns cast in a high noble metal ceramic alloy, with the use of four phosphate-bonded investments. A conventional technique (as recommended by the manufacturer) was compared with an accelerated technique that used 13- to 17-minute bench set time (as determined in part 1 for each investment)_ and 15-minute wax elimination cycle in a 815 degrees C (1500 degrees F) preheated furnace. Part III evaluated the surface roughness of castings made with the same techniques as in part II. RESULTS: For the marginal discrepancy and surface roughness, crowns fabricated with the accelerated casting technique were not significantly (P > 0.05) different from those fabricated with the conventional technique. CONCLUSION: The accelerated casting technique described in this study could be a vital alternative to the time-consuming conventional techniques.
Thirty-six maxillary central incisors were endodontically treated and restored with a post and core and cast crown. Three different post and core systems were evaluated. Restored teeth were fatigue-loaded until preliminary failure of the casting occurred as detected by a strain gauge bonded across the lingual margin of the cast crown. After preliminary failure, fatigue loading was continued for 100,000 load cycles with the crown margin exposed to basic fuschin dye. Teeth were then immersed in dye for 24 h, sectioned, and evaluated for leakage. There was no significant difference in the number of load cycles required to cause preliminary failure among the three post and core systems. Leakage occurred in all three groups, with no significant difference between groups. The occurrence of preliminary failure is clinically undetectable, yet it allows leakage between the restoration and tooth that may extend down the prepared post space.