title: Comparison of aesthetic posterior restorations.
abstract: In the past decade there has been an increased desire by the profession and the public for an aesthetic restoration that will restore a posterior tooth to its original form and function. The currently available aesthetic posterior restoration materials and techniques are porcelain, cast ceramic, direct composite, direct-indirect composite, indirect composite, and CAD-CAM fabrications. The indications and contraindications of these restorative materials and proper diagnosis and case selection are described.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Trushkowsky
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D002516:Ceramics; D003188:Composite Resins; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008963:Molar; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003776:Dental Porcelain