title: Tooth preparation and pulp degeneration.
abstract: Conscious attention must be directed toward providing atraumatic tooth preparations for crowns, and to constructing adequate provisional restorations. If meticulous care is not taken, pulpal damage or death can occur. Patients should be warned that pulpal death and endodontic therapy can result from crown placement.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology; D003442:Crowns / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003754:Dental High-Speed Equipment; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates