A survey of current practice into the use of aesthetic inlays

In recent years there has been a concerted effort to produce an aesthetic restoration to replace amalgam, while retaining its qualities of strength and longevity. The use of porcelains and composite resins used indirectly as inlays and onlays has today improved the qualities of directly filled composites. A survey of 310 general dental practitioners in the UK known to use this type of restoration produced 162 responses to a questionnaire to evaluate their experiences to these techniques. The majority, 85%, had used a composite inlay system for about 2 years, with a 90% success rate over this period. Information collected provided details on variations in cavity design and cementing procedures.