The Tucker technique: conservative molar inlays preserving the transverse ridge

Oper Dent. 2012 Jan-Feb;37(1):93-7. doi: 10.2341/11-048-T. Epub 2011 Sep 12.

Abstract

Conservation of healthy tooth structure should be the aim of any restorative procedure. Two inlays may be an ideal choice for the treatment of maxillary molars to preserve the transverse ridge and maintain structural integrity.

MeSH terms

  • Cementation / methods
  • Dental Cavity Preparation / instrumentation
  • Dental Cavity Preparation / methods*
  • Dental Marginal Adaptation
  • Dental Polishing / instrumentation
  • Dental Polishing / methods
  • Dental Prosthesis Retention
  • Gold Alloys / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Inlays*
  • Maxilla
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth Crown / anatomy & histology*
  • Zinc Phosphate Cement / chemistry

Substances

  • Gold Alloys
  • Zinc Phosphate Cement