Advantages of Ceramic Inlays Over Fillings in the Restoration of Damaged Molars

Abstract

The restoration of defects in the hard tissues of teeth remains one of the most pressing problems in modern dentistry. The use of composite restorations on load-bearing occlusal surfaces is limited due to the relatively low physical-mechanical properties of these materials (Radlinsky S.V., 1996, 1997; Fusayama T., 1990; Liebenberg W.H., 1996).

An effective restoration method is the use of biocompatible and aesthetic ceramic inlays to restore molar teeth (Arutyunov S.D., 1997; Holand W., 1998; Leinsinger M., 1998; Ubassi G., 2000).

Inlays and onlays not only serve as an alternative to metal-ceramic crowns but also restore the chewing function of the tooth by affecting the flexibility of cusps and the material’s compliance, which are key parameters in the tooth-restoration complex (Douglas W.H., 1996; Dietschi, D., 1997).