Tooth preparation starts with conserving the tooth structure and maintaining the health of the pulp Using the appropriate instruments is key and using a trusted guideline to assist you with determining the correct amount of tooth reduction for each various crown type before you begin the procedure is critical. A guideline from a trustworthy source, such as advice taken from a key opinion leader in a CE course or buying instruments custom designed by a leading expert for the exact procedural need are systems you can use for your cases and have confidence they will work for you and your patients, if used correctly. These leading dental clinicians are experts in their field and have tested, tried and proven predictable outcomes time and time again before they put their name on a product or procedure system.
Whatever method or tool you use, you first need to understand what the proper occlusal and cervical reduction should be and how to handle tooth reduction for each different crown types for both posterior and anterior teeth. Various factors control the outcome for preserving the enamel and shade color results for your individual patient’s case.