[The model casting method for inlays and bridgework]

The authors deal with the advantages and disadvantages of the direct and the indirect method of inlay making and describe the precision casting technique for inlays and bridges. Furthermore, they present the telescopic tray which has been developed in the Rostock Clinic. This tray permits to apply the impression material under increased pressure. The use of the compound embedding material and dental alloys indicated allows to obtain good treatment results in a rational manner.