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Pin-retained restorations for severely worn posterior teeth

R Williamson1

  • 1Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington, USA.

Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Restoring worn teeth with pins and gold castings offers a solution for insufficient crown length. This technique aids in retaining partial dentures without compromising periodontal health.

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Area of Science:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Severely worn posterior teeth pose restorative challenges due to insufficient axial wall length for conventional cast restorations.
  • Lengthening procedures can risk periodontal support loss.

Observation:

  • This article details a technique for restoring severely worn mandibular premolars and molars using pin preparations.
  • Pin-retained gold castings are employed for these restorations.

Findings:

  • Pins provide necessary retention and resistance form on shortened clinical crowns.
  • The restored teeth serve as abutments for mandibular removable partial dentures.

Implications:

  • Pin-retained castings offer a viable method to restore function and aesthetics in cases of severe tooth wear.
  • This approach preserves periodontal health while enabling prosthetic rehabilitation.

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