[Metal-based esthetic inlays]

The aesthetic appearance and marginal accuracy of porcelain fused to metal inlays/onlays have been evaluated in this study. The metal frameworks of the restorations were fabricated by casting or by galvanic techniques. Both the gold collar and the insufficient thickness of covering porcelain influenced the aesthetic features of inlays negatively. The good aesthetic appearance achieved in case of onlays was independent of manufacturing procedures. Inlays/onlays accomplished by galvanic technique showed a better marginal fitting as compared to that of cast ones.