title: Guidelines for the preparation of CAD/CAM ceramic inlays and partial crowns.
abstract: Ceramic inlays and partial crowns have become scientifically recognized posterior restorations. Their clinical effectiveness depends on the development of durable dental ceramics and luting materials as well as an effective bonding system. Therefore, these factors were in the focus of interest in the past. In contrast, only little attention was given to preparation techniques. However, current studies show that special preparation rules should be followed to ensure best fitting CAD/CAM ceramic restorations and long-lasting clinical success. This paper describes preparation requirements by means of detailed three-dimensional schematic drawings and then deduces the clinical procedure for the preparation of ceramic inlays and partial crowns with standardized preparation instruments.
authors.affiliation: CMD Center Hamburg, Eppendorf, Germany. Oliver.Ahlers@cmd-centrum.de
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Ahlers
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mörig
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Blunck
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hajtó
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pröbster
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Frankenberger
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007284:Inlays; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D019246:Tooth Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D019279:Resin Cements; D003776:Dental Porcelain