title: Indications for Cuspal Coverage.
abstract: Cuspal-coverage restorations are important to preserve the integrity of a weakened tooth against the forces of occlusion. This article discusses the clinical indications for both direct and indirect cuspal-coverage restorations and the evidence supporting their use. Factors that modify a tooth's ability to dissipate normal occlusal forces and the effect cuspal-coverage restorations have on force distribution are examined. Clinical criteria, choice of restorative material and methods for tooth preparation are also discussed. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Re-enforcement of weakened teeth with cuspal-coverage restorations provides a minimally invasive alternative to conventional crowns.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: MacInnes
authors.forename: Andrew F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D003442:Crowns; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000473:pathology; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D019246:Tooth Preparation / Q000379:methods; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials