Simplified clinical procedure for fitting and removing inlays/onlays prior to cementation
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Quasistatic Mechanical Testing for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Occlusal Veneers Cemented to Milled Dentin Analog Material
Published on: December 20, 2024
Marc J Geissberger1, Mark S Hagge, James E Milani
1Deparment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Abstract:
This article describes a procedure in which polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape is used as a liner for fitting intracoronally retained, indirect restorations. The minimal thickness of the tape allows complete seating and confirmation of marginal fit of restorations during try-in, yet the tape is tough enough to permit trouble-free removal of the restoration afterward. Protection against inadvertent loss of the restoration can be gained if a knot is placed close to the occlusal surface of the restoration prior to its removal.