Now we are discussing the most conservative gold restoration that will cover the entire occlusal, biting surface of the tooth. As we say, the inlay is a class II, not usually covering any cusps, and the inlay-onlay may cover … 展开

Instead of using the missing internal parts of the tooth for retaining a cast gold restoration, sometimes it seems beneficial to simply bring the gold down to the gumline all around the tooth – facial and lingual walls as … 展开

While the gold onlay is an esthetically conservative crown preparation, if the lingual surface of the tooth has enamel that is in poor condition due to decay, fracture or prior restorations, the onlay can also be made with the lin… 展开

As we saw in the chapter on Inlays (visit Chapter V.5), fabrication of a gold restoration has many steps. These include the impression, pouring the models, sectioning and trimming the die, making the wax pattern, inve… 展开