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Ceramic restorations for posterior teeth: guidelines for the clinician
1Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
Journal of Esthetic Dentistry
|October 26, 1999
Summary
Metal-free ceramic inlays and onlays offer a reliable, aesthetic solution for posterior teeth restoration. The fired ceramic technique provides a durable and serviceable option when properly indicated and fabricated.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Metal-free ceramic restorations are gaining popularity for posterior teeth.
- Various fabrication techniques exist, including CAD-CAM, copy-milling, heat-pressing, and firing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review updated information on indications, restorative techniques, and maintenance of ceramic inlays/onlays.
- To emphasize the fired ceramic inlay/onlay technique based on 15 years of clinical experience.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical experience and case presentations.
- Focus on the fired ceramic inlay/onlay technique.
Main Results:
- Ceramic inlays/onlays, when properly indicated and fabricated, are reliable and highly serviceable restorations.
- Clinical cases demonstrate various applications of the fired ceramic technique.
Conclusions:
- The fired ceramic inlay/onlay technique is a viable option for esthetic and adhesive restoration of posterior teeth.