Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A crown examined on a die shows a small space between the crown's internal surface and the die. What does this space represent?
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Correct answer: D. Die spacer space (reserved for cement thickness)
DIE SPACER space = reserved for cement layer between crown and tooth. Without this space, hydraulic pressure of cement prevents full seating. Standard die spacer = ~20-40 microns. NOT applied to the cavosurface margin area (last 0.5mm) to ensure accurate marginal fit.
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