Lower molar crown replacement
May 6, 2020
Dr. Gunnar Reich, DDS

Clinical Case: Lower Molar Crown Replacement

One step impression technique.

About the Case

Patient needed a replacement for an insufficient and perforated partial crown on first lower molar #46. Impression was made with 3M™ Impregum™ Super Quick Light Body Polyether Impression Material in the one step technique.

Insufficient gold alloy partial cast crown on lower molar #46

Initial situation: Insufficient gold alloy partial cast crown on lower molar #46.

Minimal preparation and moisture control using retraction paste

Minimal preparation and moisture control using retraction paste.

Dry operative field prior to impression taking

Dry operative field prior to impression taking.

Application of impression material

Application of impression material.

Detailed view of final impression

Detailed view of final impression.

Final cemented all-ceramic partial crown

Final cemented all-ceramic partial crown.

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