Chairside - Glidewell Dental Labs

Figure 19: A lingual view of the cemented saddle crown
Figure 20: A view of the completed saddle crown on tooth #7 from the
facial aspect
Figure 21: A view of tooth #7 prior to the fracture. Compare this to
Figure 20, which is the same view of the repaired bridge using a saddle
crown. A beautiful, esthetic and functional match was made without having
to remake the entire bridge.
restoration in place until the cement is completely set, as
hydraulic pressure can in some cases push the restoration
incisally as the cement sets.
Figure 19 is a lingual view of the cemented restoration.
The metal lingual surface of the saddle crown fits the adjacent
metal margin of the bridge like an inlay. Figure 20 is
a facial view of the completed saddle crown. Compare this
to Figure 21, which is a facial view of the previous bridge
prior to the fracture.
The esthetics of a repair made using a saddle crown makes
it an excellent alternative to replacing the entire multiunit
restoration. This solution works well in anterior and
posterior regions for pontics as well as abutments. CM
Dr. Robert Lowe is in private practice in Charlotte, N.C. He lectures internationally
and publishes on esthetic and restorative dentistry. Contact him at 704-364-4711
or boblowedds@aol.com.
The esthetics of a repair
made using a saddle crown
makes it an excellent
alternative to replacing the
entire multi-unit restoration.
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