Due to the surface alterations caused by mechanical periodontal maintenance, the 908 shoulder and the chamfer preparation proved to be a viable option for the fabrication of composite crowns, whereas the beveled 908 shoulder and the feather edge should not be recommended. The amorphous debris due to scaling and root planing could increase bacteria accumulation over time; consequently, hygienic maintenance should be stressed in the presence of composite restorations in order to reduce the need for root mechanical instrumentation.
SUMMARYThe present in vitro study aimed to assess the effects of root surface mechanical instrumentation on the marginal integrity and adaptation of resin composite crowns. The following null hypotheses were tested: no differences exist between finish line and 1) marginal gap or 2) marginal microleakage before and after manual mechanical periodontal maintenance.A total of 56 intact human mandibular molars were randomly distributed into four groups and subjected to standardized tooth preparaDaniele Angerame, MD, DDS, associate professor,