The double-inlay technique: a new concept and improvement in design.

Gold and ceramic have long been used in prosthetic dentistry. In the posterior region, it is possible to use both materials with the double-inlay technique to add the strength of metal to the esthetics of ceramic. The problem, however, remains the volume of tooth reduction required to avoid ceramic fracture. This article describes a modification of the double-inlay technique that makes use of a pin system. This modified technique permits good retention while avoiding excessive tooth reduction.