ACC Prep Flashcards
(10 cards)
Advantages of ACC
Excellent Translucency
Best color stability
Biocompatibility
Silica based can be bonded to tooth structure
Disadvantages of ACC
Brittle (fractures)
Proximal and lingual reduction
Margin adaptation
Critical cavosurface angle
Not for FPD abutment
Opposing tooth wear
ACC Indications
High esthetic demand
Conservative restoration inadequate
Sufficient tooth structure to support restoration
Favorable occlusal load
ACC Contraindications
Reduced esthetic demand
More conservative restoration is achievable
Unable to provide adequate support or even circumferential shoulder of 1 mm
Cast post and core
Unfavorable occlusal load
Parafunctional activity
Biologics - Fixed restorations
Conservation of tooth structure
Avoidance of overcontouring
Supragingival Margins
Harmonious occlusion
Protection against tooth fracture
Mechanical - Fixed Restorations
Retention form
Resistance form
Deformation
Esthetic - Fixed Restoration
Minimum display of metal
Maximum thickness of porcelain
Porcelain occlusal surfaces
Subgingival margins
Diameters of Burs:
747
242
243
256
- 7/1.1
- 9/1.4
- 2/1.6
- 3/1.6
Diameters of Burs:
702
770
862
285
- 9/1.4
- 2/1.7
- 1/4.0
- 3/2.2
ACC Prep Specifications:
Incisal Reduction
Facial Axial Reduction
Chamfer
Lingual Clearance
Outline
2 mm
- 2 mm
- 0 mm
- 8 mm
- 5 mm above free gingiva