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Summary
New adhesive technologies and tooth-colored materials enable conservative dental restorations like esthetic inlays and onlays for posterior teeth. This paper reviews techniques for these durable and attractive restorative options.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
- Adhesive Dentistry
Background:
- Advances in adhesive technology allow for more conservative tooth preparations.
- Improvements in tooth-colored materials enhance durability and esthetics.
- These developments have led to a new class of dental restorations: esthetic inlays and onlays.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current scientific and clinical perspectives on esthetic inlays and onlays.
- To present common clinical technique criteria for these restorations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific literature and clinical opinions.
- Analysis of techniques for direct and indirect application.
- Consideration of both resin and ceramic materials.
Main Results:
- Esthetic inlays and onlays represent a refined class of posterior dental restorations.
- Conservative preparations are feasible with modern adhesive techniques.
- High durability and esthetic outcomes are achievable with current materials.
Conclusions:
- Esthetic inlays and onlays offer a viable, conservative, and esthetic restorative option for posterior teeth.
- Standardized clinical techniques are essential for successful direct or indirect placement.
- The choice between resin and ceramic materials depends on specific clinical indications.