Inlays, Onlays and Veneers Flashcards
what is an indirect restoration
restorations fabricated outside the mouth by technician in a laboratory
what are the conventional clinical stages of indirect restorations
preparation
temporisation
impressions and occlusal records
cementation
what are the 3 types of inlay
gold
composite
porcelain
where are inlays used
occlusal cavities
occlusal/interproximal cavities
replace failed direct restorations
minor bridge retainers
what are the indications for inlays
premolars or molars
occlusal restorations
mesio-occlusal or disto-occlusal restoration
MOD if narrow
low caries rate
what are the advantages of inlays
superior materials and margins
wont deteriorate over time
what are the disadvantages of inlays
time and cost
what is the temporisation process for inlays
make temporary restoration
take impressions and occlusal records
fit temporary restoration
what adhesive system is used for ceramic inlays
NX3 nexus
what adhesive system is used for gold inlays
aquacem
what are onlays
extracoronal restorations made in the lab
with cuspal coverage
what are the types of onlay
gold
composite
porcelain
what are the indications for an onlay
sufficient occlusal tooth substance loss
remaining tooth substance weakened
when would cast metal inlays/onlays be preferable to amalgam
higher strength needed
significant tooth recontouring required
what are the uses of onlays
tooth wear
fractured cusps
restoration of root treated teeth
replace failed direct restorations
minor bridge retainers