Dental Ceramics Ch9 (W10)

Question 1

Inlay is an indirect restoration fitted to a cavity prep within the

Answer 1

Crown of the tooth
(Can be metal, ceramic or composite resin)

Question 2

Onlay is similar to an inlay but it covers/replaces

Answer 2

One or more cusps

Question 3

Based on their composition ceramics are classified as

Answer 3

Glass - based ceramics
Non- glass- based ceramics

Question 4

Glass based ceramics have ___ as main component and a ___ matrix

Answer 4

Silica; glassy