A ceramic restoration is esthetically superior as well as having precise margin adaptability. This restoration is “bonded” into place therefore adding additional strength to the compromised tooth. The latest generation of ceramic materials are a preferred treatment option; possessing high strength characteristics and accuracy of fit much like the “gold standard”.
The Gold Standard in Crowns
The ideal material restoring form and function to a tooth would be fracture resistant, possess a high ability for margin adaptation and be esthetically pleasing in character. Gold is an ideal material to restore posterior molars where the forces generated between teeth are greatest. The design of the crown restoration can be modified to accommodate the horizontal display of tooth structure when smiling with leaving the facial surface intact. In restorative dentistry, the “gold standard” is applied accordingly.
The New Standard – Ceramic Inlays
The fabrication of a ceramic inlay is an indirect technique where the die (pictured above) is made from a impression of the tooth preparation. A wax pattern is made and then invested in a mold for a “pressed” ceramic restoration. Excellent margin adaptation and tooth contour can be achieved with this technique for the desired esthetic result.