Inlays and Onlays As a dental restoration, the inlay and onlay are pre-made to fill an existing cavity among the tooth cusps. An onlay is equal to the tooth cusp but a bit bigger. It spreads across the cusps in order to offer the best restoration for chewing. The dental lab at Columbia Dental will ensure that your inlay or onlay is uniform to the desired size. They will also ensure that the color match is as close as possible to your teeth. This color-matching will help your tooth appear smooth. Fitting An Inlay Or OnlayNormally, an inlay or onlay fitting will need more than one treatment appointment. These treatments will be no more than an hour long. As you have your first appointment, the cavity will be inspected by the dentist, who will then decide if you will benefit from an inlay or onlay. Once the dentist has decided that an inlay or onlay is needed, the area will be numbed with an anesthetic. The cavity will then be cleaned out and an impression made. The impression will be sent to a laboratory for fabrication. During fabrication, you may have a temporary filling put in place as your permanent one is being fabricated. At the second appointment, your temporary inlay or onlay will be removed. Then, your permanent one will be bonded onto the tooth. Inlay and Onlay LongevityAs you care for your inlay or onlay, it can easily last for more than 25 years. This time can be even longer as long as brushing and flossing continues on a regular basis. Be sure to make regular appointments with the dentist as well to monitor your oral hygiene. Are You A Candidate For Inlays or Onlays?If you are experiencing tooth damage that is moderate in nature, then you will likely benefit from an inlay or onlay. You will also benefit if you need an alternative to having a crown. When you schedule your appointment, our dentist will determine your eligibility for an inlay or onlay based on your examination. Why Porcelain Is Not Good For Inlays or OnlaysThere are some drawbacks when it comes to using porcelain inlays or onlays. The first is being more costly than other materials. Fortunately, that is just the initial price for them. When it comes to the long-term, it is easy to compare because they do not need much maintenance. Not only that, but an inlay or onlay made with porcelain require a fitting, which will need to include a tooth impression. After an impression, the inlay or onlay will be crafted by a laboratory and you will wear a temporary one while you wait. Is Post-treatment Necessary For Inlays and Onlays?Following the fitting of your temporary inlay or onlay, you need to take special care of it. You should stay away from food that is sticky or any food that may cause harm to your temporary. Following your permanent fitting, you can eat normally. Having inlay or onlay treatment does not need to be a difficult decision to make. In fact, when you contact Columbia Dental, we will be able to conduct a full dental examination to determine if an inlay onlay is right for you to fix an affected tooth. Give us a call today at (860) 743-9032 for an initial consult. |
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