Take the Guesswork Out of Crown Preps with PrepSure
PrepSure helps monitor and confirm adequate occlusal reduction of crown preparations, removing the guesswork and preventing second impressions or scans
Uncertainty is an unwelcome intrusion in our daily lives, and sometimes, that carries over into dentistry— especially when performing occlusal adjustments. Dentists want to be certain that their preparations have sufficient occlusal clearance, both for patient comfort and practice reputation. When confirming occlusal clearance during crown preps, “the whole goal is to get the same result every time, if possible,” explained Dr. Craig Smith, a general dentist in Mequon, WI.
That’s why ContacEZ, a DirectaDentalGroup company, created PrepSure, a set of crown prep instruments that allow dentists to monitor, achieve, and confirm adequate occlusal reduction of crown preparations—reducing stress and inaccuracies. “PrepSure standardizes my preps and eliminates the guesswork of adequate reduction. It also has the potential to standardize reduction across multiple providers,” shared Dr. Smith.
“PrepSure standardizes my preps and eliminates the guesswork of adequate reduction.”
—Craig Smith, DDS; Mequon, WI
Predictable and Ergonomic
Using PrepSure, dentists can achieve ideal abutments with proper occlusal, buccal, lingual, and marginal clearance. “PrepSure is helpful in the posterior, especially the second molar region, which usually has a less-than-adequate vantage point. It allows for inerrant clearance,” said Dr. David Buchina, who practices in Conneautville, PA. “The ergonomics are superb. The angle of the design provides easy access to all areas of the oral cavity, allowing for reliable measurement in any region.”
Dr. Smith feels that PrepSure is helpful up to 90% of the time. “PrepSure works predictably in most areas of the mouth, and on those rare occasions where it is not practical, those scenarios were already going to be challenging,” he said.
The Occlusal Tool You’ve Been Missing
Prior to tools like PrepSure, many dentists had grown accustomed to eyeballing occlusal clearance. “PrepSure is a precision instrument. It takes the uncertainty out of the prep equation, providing for faultless reduction. The instruments confirm ideal reduction as they prevent backtracking and ensure the prep is ready for an impression or scan,” Dr. Buchina commented.
That said, PrepSure often prevents the need to take a second impression or digital scan and helps avoid over-reduction of tooth structure. “It definitely helps preserve tooth structure, resulting in a finer fit and more retentive crowns,” Dr. Buchina said, adding that he would recommend it to other dentists enthusiastically.
“PrepSure is the occlusal gadget you didn’t know you needed,” said Dr. Smith. “I would recommend it to colleagues without hesitation. It’s simple, economic, and predictable—just what a dentist needs.”
