title: The effects of die-spacing on post-cementation crown elevation and retention.
abstract: This paper reviews the relevant dental literature concerning the effect of die-spacing on crown elevation and pre- and post-cementation crown retention. Techniques of providing die-spacing and measurement of the thickness of die-spacer are discussed. A review of the role of the provision of a cement space in reducing post-cementation crown elevation is presented. Factors which may affect crown retention prior to and following cementation are also reviewed. The influence of variables in techniques and experimental design on the results of the studies reviewed is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dental Health Services Victoria.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D002484:Cementation; D003442:Crowns; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements