Re: Fibre Posts


"W_B" <no_one@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 08:40:39 -0400, "Joel M. Eichen" <joeleichen@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>
> >R E P L Y
> >
> >
> >I am not sure that is true today. When restorations were cemented it was
> >absolutely required. Let's say there is a restoration that is bonded in
> >place, and it is absolutely solid with no decay under it.
>
>
> Cemented gold does not require a 'ferrule'.

R E P L Y

We are talking ending on solid tooth structure as opposed to ending on
composite or core buildup. A ferrule is like what holds a decent shovel
handle into the shovel itself.


Joel


>
> I did alot of 3/4 and 7/8 gold.
> All with knife edge margins.
>
> >
> >Why end the crown margin BELOW the restoration?
> >
> >Oh its good to end on solid tooth but is it absolutely essential? Maybe
not.
> >If the crown design further weakens the tooth in trying to accomplish
that,
> >what is gained?
> >
> >
> >
> >Joel
>
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> W_B
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