7. Onlay Procedure Flashcards
An onlay is:
vA restoration that restores the ____ surface of the tooth as well as one or more ____
vA restoration that restores the ____ and ____ surfaces of the crown of the tooth
vA restoration that involves one or both ____ surfaces
occlusal cusps internal external proximal
An onlay is:
vConsidered an ____ and ____ restoration
vIt is an ____ procedure
intracoronal
extracoronal
indirect
Extracoronal Restorations and Occlusion:
vOcclusal forces transmitted through an onlay restoration, tend to hold the cusps together because the ____ have been incorporated into the restoration
cusps
Onlay Indications
v Indicated when the buccal or lingual isthmus outline is ____ the distance from the central groove toward the cusp tip
two-thirds
Onlay Indications
v Indicated when the buccal-lingual isthmus width is more than ____ the distance between the buccal and lingual cusp tips
half
Onlay Indications
v Necessary for adequate ____ form – to overlay a ____ cusp
or a ____ cusp
resistance
weakened
broken
Onlay Indications
v Can replace broken cusps when there still is remaining enamel supported by ____ on the buccal and/or lingual surfaces.
dentin
Onlay vs. Crown
v Can be a ____ alternative to a full coverage crown
conservative
Onlay Preparation vs. Crown Preparation
v A more ____ preparation than a crown preparation
v Onlay has ____ margins -
vless ____ to gingiva than full crown preparation
conservative
supragingival
irritating
Onlay Contraindications
Choose full coverage crown when:
v The onlay preparation final margin areas would be in areas of ____
v The remaining buccal and lingual tooth structure is without ____
decalcification
supporting dentin
Advantages
v Preserves ____ structure – less reduction than a crown
v Prevents the ____ that may lead to fracturing of fragile cusps
vMore precise ____ over contours and contacts
vImproved access and visibility
• Fabricated on a ____ outside the mouth
tooth
stresses
control
die
Disadvantages of an Onlay v Multiple \_\_\_\_ v \_\_\_\_ (interim) restoration v Laboratory \_\_\_\_ v \_\_\_\_ sensitive
appointments
provisional
cost
technique
Onlay Options
v ____
v ____
cast gold
porcelain
Porcelain Onlay
Porcelain onlay preparation maxillary first molar
Buccal view of completed onlay
YAY
Porcelain Onlay
Indications specific to Porcelain Onlays:
v Areas of ____ importance
v Areas of ____ defects or failing previous restorations
v ____ sized lesions
esthetic
large
moderate