Annals and essences of dentistry

  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3

Finish Lines: A Proposed New Classification Based On Materials

  • Author:
  • Gundawar S.M.1, Dipti Deshmukh (Lambade)2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 128 to 130

1Department Of Prosthodontics, VSPM‘s Dental College, Nagpur.

2Department Of Prosthodontics, VSPM‘s Dental College, Nagpur

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Abstract

Finish lines are the most important and the weakest line in the success of restorations. Scientific approach in material selection is necessary for proper evaluation of the clinical findings is a perquisite for any restoration. There is a lot of confusion regarding the type of finish line to be prepared while planning a restoration. We should have a method or classification which can give us an idea about the finish line to be selected. Keeping this in mind,the new classification is planned. This new classification guides regarding the type of finish line to be used. This will definitely help the operator to select the finish line depending on the material used.

Keywords

Chamfer, Deep chamfer, Shoulder with bevel, Radial shoulder