PREFACE
This syllabus has been compiled
from an accumulation of assorted Techniqueal and procedural summaries
which have been gathered over the past years. One of the purposes
for writing this syllabus was to have a handy reference source
of Techniques and procedures for those present members of the
various Academy of Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Clubs. In
the future former members and new members may also find it to
be of some help. It also may be of some benefit in the training
of auxiliary personnel in the instrumentation and steps used to
prepare, fabricate and complete a cast gold restoration.
As new study clubs in various parts of the country are formed,
this syllabus hopefully will help to orient new members to the
Techniques and procedures so necessary to produce exquisite cast
gold restorations. It may also assist them in the purpose, goals,
discipline and joys of study club activities.
The primary purpose for this syllabus was to present the concepts
and Techniques of conservative cast gold restorations as taught
by Dr. Richard V. Tucker, the founding mentor. These Techniques
and procedures contained herein have evolved through the many
years of private practice and study club work by Dr. Tucker. Information
of this degree of excellence is soon lost unless recorded and
passed on for future generations to use.
A section on the Ferrier class V gold foil preparation, insertion
and finishing has been included in this syllabus for those who
may want to accept the challenge of the discipline this Technique
demands. This Technique was developed by Dr. W. I. Ferrier and
represents the fundamentals that were taught by Dr. George A.
Ellsperman and continued on by Dr. Gerald D. Stibbs. The first
edition of this syllabus has been compiled and written by Dr.
Warren K. Johnson. It has been edited and reviewed for publication
by Dr. Richard V. Tucker, who graciously made time in a very busy
schedule. The second edition has also been reviewed by Dr. Gerald
D. Stibbs. Our many thanks to both of these fine clinicians.
It is realized that this syllabus is not complete nor was it meant
to be a text book. With the help of the members of the Academy
of Richard V. Tucker Cast Gold Study Clubs and its mentor, modification,
completeness and improvements will surely occur.
My thanks to all of the many people who made the preparation of
this syllabus possible. A special thanks to Dr. Ronald S. Gusa
for his contribution, suggestions and help in proof reading this
manuscript.
Any and all are welcome to use this syllabus in their efforts
to improve their own restorative services and competence. Permission
is requested before any of the contents are reproduced. If this
information is used by others, we ask that proper acknowledgment
be made to Dr. Richard V. Tucker, other contributors and this
syllabus.
Warren K. Johnson, D.D.S
Editor
1990
