Table 2 Quality of ceramic restorations based on modified FDI criteria
Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Surface luster | 197 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Staining (surface, margins) | 159 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Color match and translucency | 147 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Esthetic anatomical form | 196 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Marginal adaptation | 116 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Occlusal contour and wear | 200 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Fracture of restorative material and restoration retention | 177 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | |
Approximal contact point and food impaction | 157 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Radiographic examination | 176 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Recurrence of caries (CAR), erosion, abfraction | 191 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Tooth integrity (enamel cracks, tooth fractures) | 197 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Periodontal response (always compared to a reference tooth) | 178 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Adjacent mucosa | 199 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Oral and general health | 197 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |