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Tooth-colored inlays and onlays.
1Clinical Research Associates, Provo, UT.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Tooth-colored inlays and onlays bonded with composite resin cement offer an attractive, modern dental restoration option. These esthetic restorations provide a pleasing alternative for both patients and dentists seeking advanced techniques.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Modern dental patients prioritize esthetics, seeking advanced restorative techniques.
- Composite resin cements offer a versatile bonding solution for tooth restorations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the concept and application of tooth-colored inlays and onlays bonded with composite resin cement.
- To address practitioner questions regarding the characteristics and performance of these esthetic restorations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding bonded ceramic and composite inlays/onlays.
- Comparative analysis of bonded restorations versus traditional cast gold and amalgam restorations.
Main Results:
- Bonded tooth-colored inlays and onlays provide a highly esthetic restorative option.
- These restorations offer favorable characteristics and performance expectations when compared to cast gold and amalgam.
Conclusions:
- Bonded composite resin inlays and onlays represent a significant advancement in esthetic restorative dentistry.
- This technique satisfies patient demand for attractive restorations and offers practitioners a reliable, modern solution.