Core Build-Up (With/Without Pins)
DeptRestorative DentistryLevelIntermediateTime20–30 min
Reconstruction of severely broken-down coronal tooth structure using composite or RMGIC core materials with or without retention pins, providing adequate foundation for indirect restoration (crown).
What the protocol covers
- •A) Indications
- •B) When Pins Are Indicated (and When NOT)
- •C) Material Selection
- •D) Core Build-Up Without Pins (Default Approach)
- •E) Core Build-Up With Pins (Only When Needed)
- •F) Ferrule Concept
- •G) Common Student Mistakes
- •H) Documentation Template
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (20 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
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