In proximal contact adjustment, it is important that dentists restore microscopic
clearance
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or passive contact to relieve pressure between the proximal contact surfaces of indirect
restorations and the adjacent teeth. This relief of pressure in the interproximal
space will be referred to as interproximal relief in this article. Accurately restoring interproximal space is achieved by properly
restoring the deflecting contours and occlusal anatomy of the teeth, and prevents
food impaction. By restoring interproximal relief, complete seating of the indirect
restoration is achieved and occlusal interferences are prevented. Interproximal relief
enhances patient comfort after definitive cementation of the indirect restoration.
Conventionally, the heavy proximal contacts of indirect restorations are marked using
articulating film and adjusted with rotary instruments. Incremental adjustments of
indirect restorations can be tedious and time consuming for both dentists and patients.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Reference
- Evaluation of proximal contacts with shim stock.J Oral Rehab. 1987; 14: 91-94
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Korea University Medical School, Seoul, South Korea
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© 2007 The Editorial Council of The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
