SHOULD WE EVER CONSIDER PREPPING AN OCCLUSAL BOX for an onlay?
Yes, a morphology-driven onlay preparation design is better than a traditional one. However, the great thing about adhesive dentistry is that there is never THE ONE-AND-ONLY PREP DESIGN, but it can be VARIED based on the individual situation.
So yes, sometimes a OCCLUSAL BOX may indeed be indicated…
Deep central groove, limited space, need for resistance form etc. are good reasons to consider occlusal box prep…
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