restorations
Inlays & Onlays
Now you can proudly show off your wonderful smile!
- An inlay, is essentially used to restore a tooth’s natural shape, function and appearance.
- It’s placed into the cavity, so as to restore the tooth to its full strength and functionality.
- Porcelain inlays are commonly used, as well as tooth-coloured composite resin. The inlay only covers a small section of the biting surface of the tooth.
- Inlays and Onlays are different types of restorations. Inlays cover only a small section of the biting surface of the tooth while an Onlay covers a larger area. This area usually covers one or more of your tooth’s cusps.
- Because of this, Onlays are useful for creating a more natural biting profile.
The benefits
- Inlays & Onlays don’t require removal of a large amount of natural tooth material, so are not as intrusive as other treatments.
- They also help to prolong tooth life
- They are extremely durable due to the materials used, and so a fantastic choice for patients who wish to restore the tooth’s natural form.
- Excellent, natural-looking aesthetics.
More about Inlays & Onlays
HOW ARE INLAYS & ONLAYS INSERTED?
- One of our highly skilled cosmetic dentists will take impressions of your teeth, before sending it to the dental laboratory, so as to ensure the inlay or onlay is a perfect fit for your tooth.
- After this, your dentist will need to remove any tooth decay, and this will require an anaesthetic in order to ensure a pain-free, comfortable experience.
- Subsequently, the tooth will be shaped in order to fit the inlay/onlay.
- A temporary filling is placed until the inlay/onlay is ready, where it will be placed on one of your next visits to the dentist.
FAQ’s
When are Inlays & Onlays needed?
When you have a tooth that’s damaged, whether it be through decay or trauma, however the damage isn’t small enough for a standard white filling, or large enough to require a crown.
Benefits of Inlays & Onlays?
When compared to cosmetic dental crowns, more of the tooth’s structure remains intact when getting an inlay or an onlay.
Less preparation time when compared to other restoration types such as cosmetic dental crowns or bridges
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