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Bonded indirect restorations for posterior teeth: the luting appointment
Giovanni Tommaso Rocca1, Ivo Krejci
1Division of Cardiology and Endodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Giovanni.Rocca@medicine.unige.ch
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|August 19, 2007
Summary
This study details a simplified, two-appointment technique for bonded indirect restorations, focusing on adhesive cementation for predictable results in posterior teeth. It covers the full procedure from try-in to polishing for inlays and onlays.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Traditional indirect restorations require multiple dental appointments.
- Laboratory fabrication and two-stage procedures (provisionalization, then luting) are common.
- Advancements in adhesive materials and techniques offer potential for simplification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an updated, simplified technique for adhesive luting of indirect restorations.
- To detail the clinical sequence for bonded inlays and onlays in two appointments.
- To emphasize critical steps in adhesive treatment and material selection.
Main Methods:
- Step-by-step clinical description of the adhesive luting procedure.
- Case presentations illustrating the technique for bonded inlays and onlays.
- Focus on adhesive treatment of the restoration and cavity preparation.
- Guidance on resin cement selection.
Main Results:
- The described technique simplifies the luting process for indirect restorations.
- Successful application demonstrated in two clinical cases.
- Attention to detail in adhesive protocols and material choice is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- A simplified, two-appointment approach to bonded indirect restorations is presented.
- This technique, following adhesive principles and utilizing improved materials, offers predictable luting.
- The method is applicable to restoring posterior dentition with inlays and onlays.
