The three-dimensional effects of adjustment and cementation on crown seating.

This study investigated the three-dimensional nature of crown fit and the effects of adjustment and luting. Standardized preparations were made on extracted premolars and impressions and dies made. Complete-coverage castings were fabricated using base metal alloy. The castings were placed on their respective teeth and measurements made. The castings were then adjusted using a silicone disclosing medium and remeasured. They were then assigned to one of five luting agent groups and cemented. A relative term describing tilting was defined. Casting adjustment decreased tilting and cementation increased tilting. Resin cements tilted castings significantly more than did zinc phosphate, glass-ionomer, or polycarboxylate cements.