title: Current status and rationale for composite inlays and onlays.
abstract: Composite inlay systems, now available to the dental profession, are classified and evaluated. Principle motives for their deployment are the aviodance or reduction of in situ polymerisation shrinkage and the optimisation of restoration contour and adaptation. The criteria for placement of direct or indirect composite inlay restorations are critically reviewed in relation to alternative materials and operative procedures. Dimensions of typical molar and premolar inlay cavities are presented and interim guidelines for inlay cavity design are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Turner Dental School, University of Manchester Dental Hospital.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins