Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Inlays

Restorations of metal, porcelain, or plastic made to fit a cavity preparation, then cemented into the tooth. Onlays are restorations which fit into cavity preparations and overlay the occlusal surface of a tooth or teeth. Onlays are retained by frictional or mechanical factors.

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Restorations of metal, porcelain, or plastic made to fit a cavity preparation, then cemented into the tooth. Onlays are restorations which fit into cavity preparations and overlay the occlusal surface of a tooth or teeth. Onlays are retained by frictional or mechanical factors.

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  • Dental Inlay
  • Dental Inlays
  • Dental Onlay
  • Dental Onlays
  • Inlay, Dental
  • Inlays, Dental
  • Onlay, Dental
  • Onlays
  • Onlays, Dental
  • Inlay
  • Onlay

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coordinate IM with specific tooth (IM) if pertinent + specific material (IM)

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History Note

63; DENTAL ONLAYS & ONLAYS were see DENTURE, OVERLAY 1991-92; ONLAYS was see INLAYS 1984-90

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  1. E06w.780w.346w.737.500
  2. E07w.695w.190w.190.350

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WU 360

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Inlays. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007284. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007284
  2. Inlays. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72370058