Biomaterial Database

Fabrication of an amalgam core using a customized acrylic resin shell. 1998

E D Bonilla

Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, USA. prosthod@ucla.edu

This article describes a build-up technique that uses a customized acrylic resin shell for restoring endodontically treated molars that are involved in three-unit fixed partial denture design. The shell confines the amalgam without impinging on the periodontium to ensure a proper core foundation, an ideal tooth preparation, and a more predictable final restoration.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008963	Molar	The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)	Molars
D011176	Post and Core Technique	Use of a metal casting, usually with a post in the pulp or root canal, designed to support and retain an artificial crown.	Dental Dowels,Dental Dowel,Dowel, Dental,Dowels, Dental,Post Technic,Post Technique,Post and Core Technic,Post-Core Technic,Post Technics,Post Techniques,Post-Core Technics,Technic, Post,Technic, Post-Core,Technics, Post,Technics, Post-Core,Technique, Post,Techniques, Post
D003723	Dental Amalgam	An alloy used in restorative dentistry that contains mercury, silver, tin, copper, and possibly zinc.	Amalgam, Dental,Amalgams, Dental,Dental Amalgams
D003793	Dental Restoration, Permanent	A restoration designed to remain in service for not less than 20 to 30 years, usually made of gold casting, cohesive gold, or amalgam. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)	Dental Fillings, Permanent,Dental Filling, Permanent,Dental Permanent Filling,Dental Permanent Fillings,Dental Restorations, Permanent,Filling, Dental Permanent,Filling, Permanent Dental,Fillings, Dental Permanent,Fillings, Permanent Dental,Permanent Dental Filling,Permanent Dental Fillings,Permanent Dental Restoration,Permanent Dental Restorations,Permanent Filling, Dental,Permanent Fillings, Dental,Restoration, Permanent Dental,Restorations, Permanent Dental
D003830	Denture, Partial, Fixed	A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation.	Fixed Bridge,Fixed Partial Denture,Pontic,Bridge, Fixed,Bridges, Fixed,Denture, Fixed Partial,Dentures, Fixed Partial,Fixed Bridges,Fixed Partial Dentures,Partial Denture, Fixed,Partial Dentures, Fixed,Pontics
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000044	Dental Abutments	Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose.	Abutments, Dental,Abutment, Dental,Dental Abutment
D000180	Acrylic Resins	Polymers of high molecular weight which are derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or other related compounds and are capable of being molded and then hardened to form useful components.	Acrylic Resin,Resin, Acrylic,Resins, Acrylic
D019553	Tooth, Nonvital	A tooth from which the dental pulp has been removed or is necrotic. (Boucher, Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)	Tooth, Devitalized,Tooth, Endodontically-Treated,Tooth, Pulpless,Teeth, Devitalized,Teeth, Endodontically-Treated,Teeth, Nonvital,Teeth, Pulpless,Devitalized Teeth,Devitalized Tooth,Endodontically-Treated Teeth,Endodontically-Treated Tooth,Nonvital Teeth,Nonvital Tooth,Pulpless Teeth,Pulpless Tooth,Teeth, Endodontically Treated,Tooth, Endodontically Treated