title: Clinical technique for an in-office porcelain modification.
abstract: All porcelain restorations, especially intra- and extracoronal restorations, have become an accepted treatment modality for the esthetic restoration of posterior teeth. One problem with these restorations is the limited ability to modify the porcelain when a proximal contact is not present or there is an open margin. Using a low-fusing porcelain in a glazing oven, practitioners can easily accomplish such modifications during the try-in and cementation appointment for porcelain inlays. This technique eliminates the need for returning the porcelain inlay to the laboratory for modification and a second patient visit to complete the restoration. This paper describes an in-office procedure for modifying porcelain restorations and a scanning electron micrographic evaluation of the etched porcelain surface after using this modification technique.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Dentistry, New York.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Scherer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Putter
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008963:Molar
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain