Conservative Posterior Tooth Restorations |
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| Authors: | GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN DDS MSD PHD |
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| Affiliation: | Co-founder and Senior Consultant, Clinical Research Associates;Adjunct Professor, Brigham Young University;Clinical Professor, University of Utah;Director, Practical Clinical Courses;and Practicing Prosthodontist, Provo, Utah |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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