Digitalizing ceramic inlays – a dental lab view

Abstract

Case presentation: Ceramic dental inlays are known as very high-quality prosthetic works, similar to physiognomic composite fillings, made in the laboratory based on impressions. This gives them a special aesthetic, similar to the natural tooth. Material and method: In this study we realized two types of ceramic inlays in the dental laboratory: on the second upper right bicuspid – a mesio-occluso-distal type, and on the first upper left molar – an occluso-mesio-palatal type for the same patient. We used Empress Multi CAD® ceramics (Ivoclar, Lichtenstein) together with the DentalCAD software (Exocad, Germany). Discussions/Conclusions: Ceramic inlays are laborious micro prostheses that require a lot of involvement, attention and precision, any imperfection could compromise the adaptability of the final piece. They ideally restore the coronary morphology from both a functional and aesthetic point of view, and thanks to this fact, they are ideal for patients where there are special aesthetic imperatives.