Affiliation

Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Monastir University, Tunisia

Corresponding Author

NIssaf Daouahi, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Monastir University, Tunisia. E-mail: nissafdaouahi@gmail.com

Citation

Nissaf, D. et al. Restoration of a Compromised Vital Posterior Tooth Using Ceramic Inlay-Onlay. (2015) J Dent & Oral Care 1(1): 1-4.

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©2015 Nissaf, D. This is an Open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Abstract

  This article describes a case of compromised posterior vital tooth with severely undermine cusp. It was treated by ceramic inlay onlay restoration. A 25 year old female patient presented to the department of Prosthodontics. She was suffering from sensitivity in the posterior region and complaining about a metallic taste. A comprehensive examination revealed a failing amalgam restoration in the first molar (tooth 16) which is responsible for the metallic taste. A recurrent decay was also noted. A treatment plan including a ceramic inlay onlay was suggested and accepted by the patient.