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An inlay restoration is a custom-made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. It is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented into the tooth by your dentist.
Inlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays.
As with most dental restorations, inlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long-lasting smile.
Inlays can repair teeth with significant structural damage while preserving more natural tooth than other options.
Tooth-colored porcelain inlays blend seamlessly with natural teeth for a beautiful smile.
When decay affects the inner portion of a tooth, but cusps remain intact, inlays provide an ideal solution.
Replace old, broken fillings with stronger, more durable inlay restorations.
When a cavity is too large for a standard filling but doesn't require a full crown, an inlay offers the perfect intermediate solution.
First Appointment - An inlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom inlay and a temporary restoration.
Preparation - While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. Space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an inlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your inlay is made by a dental laboratory.
Second Appointment - At your second appointment, your new inlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.
Aftercare - You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new inlay.
An onlay restoration is a custom-made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. An onlay is sometimes also referred to as a partial crown. It is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented onto the tooth by your dentist.
Onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Onlays are an ideal alternative to crowns (caps) because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of onlays. Onlays are essentially identical to inlays with the exception that one or more of the chewing cusps have also been affected and need to be included in the restoration.
As with most dental restorations, onlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long-lasting smile.
Onlays can repair teeth with more extensive damage that affects the cusps while still preserving natural tooth structure.
Like inlays, tooth-colored onlays provide a natural-looking restoration that enhances your smile.
When decay extends to the cusps but doesn't require a full crown, onlays provide the ideal solution.
Replace old, broken fillings with stronger, more durable onlay restorations that extend over cusps.
When a cavity or old filling is too large and affects cusps, an onlay provides a conservative alternative to a full crown.
First Appointment - An onlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom onlay and a temporary restoration.
Preparation - While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. Space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an onlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your onlay is made by a dental laboratory.
Second Appointment - At your second appointment, your new onlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.
Aftercare - You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new onlay.
Both inlays and onlays are excellent options for restoring teeth while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. Our experienced team at Amesbury Dental Associates will help determine which restoration is best for your specific needs.
Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime.
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