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Conservative Posterior Tooth Restorations
Author(s) -
CHRISTENSEN GORDON J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1993.tb00772.x
Subject(s) - inlay , amalgam (chemistry) , dentistry , posterior teeth , gold alloys , orthodontics , medicine , materials science , alloy , composite material , chemistry , electrode
Conservative restorations for posterior teeth (noncrowns) are in a significant evolution, as tooth‐colored restorations are showing strong competition for traditional silver amalgam and gold alloy restorations. Resin restorations (direct and indirect inlays and onlays, and directly placed) are major preferences, but porcelain inlays and onlays are favored also. Dentists are advised to inform their patients about the availability of the various types of restorations discussed in this paper. This education will stimulate discussion about their choices and will provide optimum patient satisfaction with the result.