| Abstract: | Reaction of the pulp to degree-by-degree changes (from 3 to 18 degrees) in inclination of lateral walls of abutment teeth during preparation for cermet dentures was studied by the functional diagnosis methods (electroodontodiagnosis, rheodentography) in 50 patients with intact abutment teeth. Changes in dental pulp electric conductivity and hemodynamics depended on the inclination angle formed during preparation. The optimal safe angle of the lateral wall inclination was determined to be 3-12 degrees. Increase of the angle (> 12 degrees) can lead to traumatic pulpitis. |
