Comparative evaluation of the marginal fit of inlays fabricated by conventional and digital impression techniques: A stereomicroscopic study
Anamika Sharma, Dax Abraham, Alpa Gupita, Arundeep Singh, Naresh Kumar Sharma
Abstract
CONTEXT: Marginal fit being the prime concern of indirect restorations. Inlays can be either fabricated by conventional technique or computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques. CAD/CAM is the most evolving digital technique with faster, quicker, and precise results. AIMS: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the marginal fit of MOD inlays fabricated with two different CAD/CAM methods and conventional fabrication methods. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: = 0.05). RESULTS: Group A had the highest marginal discrepancy in comparison to Group B and Group C at occlusal and cervical edges, whereas subtractive milling showed comparatively better results than subtractive milling of wax patterns at cervical edges and similar results at occlusal edges. CONCLUSIONS: Ceramic inlays fabricated by subtractive milling yielded better results.