title: The Tucker technique: the proximal hollow grind to address a root concavity.
abstract: Cast gold inlays have long been used to conservatively restore compromised tooth structure. When the mesial or distal proximal surfaces are indicated for restoration and a cast gold restoration is desired, traditionally a box is prepared with an external bevel. Often a root concavity does not allow for a standard box form or the external and/or internal bevels. A proximal hollow grind can be utilized to address limits of standard inlay or onlay preparation design.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Hess
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D014092:Tooth Root