5 Tips on How to Create All-Ceramic Inlays and Onlays

As gold prices continue to increase, dentists likewise search for less expensive dental solutions. Some dentists consider glass as a comparable alternative to metal whereas others can't quite bring themselves to make the move to ceramics-only because of the added difficulties. If you fall into the second camp, fear no more! We at Intengent Dental Laboratories have compiled a quick, memorable list of 5 tips on how dentists can safely prepare all-ceramic inlays and onlays:

1) Measure Twice, Cut Once: Verify that All Prep Surfaces are Smooth

This simple step is often overlooked and leads to a less perfect finished product. Invest a little extra time in ensuring that all surfaces are smoothed down prior to moving forward.

2) Give all Finish Lines Butt or Chamfer Margins

Not only do butt and chamfer margins provide a liberal amount of resting space, but they offer dentists extra wiggle room as well. These finishes help margins to bond well and withstand stress.

3) Stick to a Uniform Surface

All-ceramics are reinforced, so make a prep that enables a general, uniform thickness of the restoration. You don't need to intentionally create thin and thick spots to ensure mechanical retention - in fact, ceramics work best without these hills and valleys in the restorative material.

4) Don't put Finish Lines where Opposing Teeth Occlude

At the point when planning your all-ceramic prep, remember where the contradicting dentition will come into contact with the restored tooth. After a while, margin spaces that fall into direct occlusion have a tendency to break away.

5) Safety Net: Provide 1.5mm-2mm of Occlusal Clearance

A 1.5mm occlusal clearance for all-ceramic restorations will give you triple the thickness of a typical gold prep, and will strengthen your restoration.

Voila! Now you've mastered these 5 easy tips on preparing all-ceramic inlays and onlays, your patients will return to you with smiles bigger than ever.

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