Maxillary mucospid and molars

  • Butt joint (1.2–1.5 mm)
  • Interproximal box: always
  • Axial walls: apically to maximum contour line
  • Anatomical reduction of the occlusal surface
  • Convergent walls (6–10 degrees)
  • Inclined planes M–D, V–P (chamfer)
  • Axial walls, coronal to maximum contour line

Mandibular molars and premolars

  • Butt joint (1.2–1.5 mm)
  • Interproximal box: always
  • Axial walls: apically to maximum contour line
  • Anatomical reduction of the occlusal surface
  • Convergent walls (6–10 degrees)
  • Inclined planes M–D, V–P (chamfer)
  • Axial walls, coronal to maximum contour line

Veneziani 2017

Veneziani 2017

Veneziani 2017

Amount of reductions[^41][^42][^43]

  • 1 to 1.5 mm of axial wall reduction
  • 1.5 mm at least of occlusal reduction for cuspal coverage
  • Margin 1 mm if present