Preparation Inlay preparations: ≥1.5mm occlusal reduction Isthmus ≥2mm Wall divergence: ― to +6° Gingival seat ≥1.2mm & flat Box: wall flare 6° Pulpal/axial line angle: rounded
Flat seat (no lip) Rounded ≥2mm ≥1.2mm
6° flare
― to 6° divergence ≥1.5mm ≥2mm 6° divergence
Must fit the diameter of 1.6mm or 1.2mm milling diamond Gentle curves Must fit the diameter of 1.6mm or 1.2mm milling diamond
Preparation Onlay preparations: Working cusp reduction ≥2.0mm Non-working cusp reduction ≥1.5mm Shoulder ≥1.2mm
Flat (no lip) ≥1.2mm ≥1.2mm ≥1.2mm
≥2mm Flat, parallel planes
Gentle curve to fit 1.6 or 1.2 milling diamond Smooth, straight flares Flat, 1.2mm Gentle curve to margin Flat floor parallel to camera face
Preparation Crown preparations: Working cusp reduction ≥2.0mm Non-working cusp reduction ≥1.5mm Shoulder ≥1.2mm Rounded transitions
≥1.5mm ≥2mm ≥2mm
Flat & parallel Height of contour Smooth transition
≥1.2mm ≥1.2mm ≥1.2mm ≥1.2mm