title: Improved seating of ceramic inlays with a silicone fit-checking medium.
abstract: This study investigated the use of a silicone fit-checking medium as an indicator for internal adjustments to improve the seating of ceramic inlays. The fit-checking medium helped reduce the marginal opening by 290 microns, accounting for a 70% improvement in marginal seating.
authors.affiliation: University of California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sorensen
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D003779:Denture Design; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008963:Molar; D012828:Silicones / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones