The double-inlay technique: a new concept and improvement in design.
Gold and ceramic have long been used in prosthetic dentistry. In the posterior region, it is possible to use both materials with the double-inlay technique to add the strength of metal to the esthetics of ceramic. The problem, however, remains the volume of tooth reduction required to avoid ceramic fracture. This article describes a modification of the double-inlay technique that makes use of a pin system. This modified technique permits good retention while avoiding excessive tooth reduction.
Dailey
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Faculty of Dentistry, University of Paris, Paris, France.
Gateau
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Covo Dds
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D000328:Adult; D002484:Cementation; D002516:Ceramics; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D003772:Dental Pins; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays / Q000379:methods*
D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain