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Dental Onlays & Inlay
Dental Onlays & Inlay
Dental Onlays and Inlays From Montmorency Dental Group
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays, are also called indirect fillings. If you have tooth decay, a dental filling is normally the answer. However, when more than half of the tooth’s biting surface is damaged or when a stronger material is needed, we recommend using a porcelain inlay or onlay for a number of reasons:
Tooth-Coloured Dental Inlays and Onlays
- Do you have unsightly fillings that show when you smile?
- Do you have concerns about amalgam restorations?
- Are you looking for an alternative to amalgams?
You no longer have to have unsightly silver fillings!
We can create a more natural looking smile that’s perfect for you.
Tooth-Coloured Dental Onlays
- Can be used to create a more natural looking smile
- Conserve tooth structure
- Are more resistant to wear
- Strengthen the tooth
- Are less susceptible to decay
- Are virtually undetectable
Their purpose is to strengthen the teeth and restore their shape. To make an inlay or onlay, the dentist will shave back a little of the tooth and old tooth restoration, take a dental digital scan and then the dental laboratory will make an inlay or onlay from either ceramic or metal material. After the inlay or onlay is fabricated, it will then be cemented onto the tooth.
What’s the difference between a porcelain inlay and onlay?
Inlay:
Similar to a filling, a porcelain inlay is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth.
Onlay: This is like an inlay, but it’s a more substantial reconstruction. It’s somewhat like a partial crown and extends out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth.
Book a consultation today if you would like to know more about Dental Inlay and Dental Onlay. Call the Montmorency Dental Group Today on 03 9431 4431
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