Direct inlay restorations: utilization of sonic preparation technology in conjunction with ceramic inserts.
Although glass inserts have enabled the use of direct restorative procedures for the placement of inlays and onlays, these techniques are often unable to address elementary patient concerns (i.e., aesthetics, fit, expense). The advent of a novel process that standardizes preparation design and facilitates the use of advanced restorative materials may provide an alternate means of providing acceptable treatment. This article highlights the use of a sonic preparation system with ceramic inserts to develop aesthetic direct inlay restorations that demonstrate the qualities traditionally exhibited by indirect ceramic materials.
Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA. DrMike@nwsmiles.com
Michael J
MJ
Koczarski
Amy Lynn
AL
Mitchell
D000328:Adult; D002516:Ceramics; D003188:Composite Resins; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003764:Dental Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008297:Male; D013010:Sonication; D013674:Technology, Dental
D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; C121818:Tetric ceram; C111841:ceromer; C452226:tetric flow composite resin