Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 29, 2026

Development of Amelogenin-chitosan Hydrogel for In Vitro Enamel Regrowth with a Dense Interface
Published on: July 10, 2014
Inlays and onlays
J F Roulet1, G M Lösche, M Noack
1Freie Universität Berlin, Germany.
Abstract:
Dentists must meet the increased demands of patients for esthetic dentistry. Because the substitution of amalgam with direct composite restorations is somewhat problematic and restricted to special indications only, the most suitable method is the esthetic inlay. All available systems are reviewed and described. These restorations must be inserted with adhesive techniques. The performance and the problems associated with these techniques are described in detail. Improvements in luting techniques, eg, the use of ultrasonic energy, may further simplify the application technique for esthetic inlays. For clinical success, the margin quality of adhesively luted inlays is essential. In vitro and in vivo studies with esthetic inlays report good clinical behavior of such restorations. However, until the results of long-term clinical studies are available, these systems should not be used on a routine basis as a substitute for amalgam.
Related Concept Videos
Imprinting
Layers of Connective Tissue Proper
Bone Formation by Intramembranous Ossification
The process begins when mesenchymal cells in the embryonic skeleton gather together and differentiate into osteogenic cells, which then develop into...
Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Surface, Infiltration, and Conduction Block Anesthesia
Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Epidural Anesthesia
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
Teeth
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

