PubMed · 5262490
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H J Levin. 1967. Access cavities.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5262490/
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OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study aimed to examine the depth of preparation and incidence of dentine exposure resulting from the use of a 'freehand' technique to prepare maxillary central incisors for porcelain veneers. METHODS: Twenty-two maxillary central incisors were selected. Prior to preparation an index of the labial surface of each tooth was recorded and the tooth secured in a jig to permit accurate relocation. Two operators each prepared 11 teeth aiming to reduce the labial thickness evenly by 0.5 mm. Low viscosity silicone impression material was then placed on the index and the teeth relocated into the jig. Upon removal, this material was sectioned in the cervical, middle and incisal thirds of the tooth and its thickness measured using a toolmaker's microscope. The teeth were acid etched and also stained with a dentine dye to identify any area of dentine exposed during preparation. RESULTS: Significant differences (P < 0.001) in the depth of preparation at different sites, with least reduction in the mid-incisal region, were found. Greater reduction was found at the cervical and proximal margins with areas of dentine exposed at those sites in the majority of teeth. CONCLUSIONS: In view of the incidence and position of dentine exposure found in this study, the use of a dentine bonding system during the placement of porcelain veneers would appear essential when employing a 'freehand' preparation technique.
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Flexible plastic waveguides (FPW) were devised for the delivery of Er-YAG laser radiation. The FPW characteristics were studied under various conditions. In vitro studies were carried out to explore the drilling procedure on extracted teeth and the FPW-tissue mutual effects. The results which were obtained proved that the FPW as a delivery device might be a substitute hand applicator for the pneumatic turbine for drilling in teeth.