Without the protection of a dental base in a deep tooth preparation, there may be:

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Without the protection of a dental base, there is a higher risk of postoperative sensitivity and damage to the pulp. A dental base helps to provide thermal insulation and cushioning to the pulp. Premature contact with the restorative material (A), occlusal trauma (B), and premature loss of the restorative material (D) may also occur without a dental base, but these issues are not directly related to the pulp health.

Without the Protection of a Dental Base in a Deep