Instruction To Use
Occlusal reduction is carried out to obtain clearance of approximately 1.5 mm
The mesial and distal contact points are cleared and a smooth taper from occlusal to gingival should be obtained that is free of ledges or shoulders
If a step or ledge is present the operator will have difficulty seating the crown and may be tempted to trim it unnecessarily
The crown margin should be located approximately 1 mm subgingivally both to give retention and a good cement seal
Trimming can be done with crown scissors or with an abrasive wheel
Crimping pliers are recommended for ease and efficiency in crimping stainless steel crowns; however, conventional orthodontic pliers can also be used
Stainless steel crowns are not a tight fit except at the margin, so a larger than normal volume of cement should be mixed
All excess cement should be carefully removed and a piece of knotted dental floss used to remove excess cement interproximally
