Inlays and Onlays
Restore Damaged Teeth to Full Strength and Function with Inlays and Onlays
Are some of your teeth weakened because of tooth decay? Or have large fillings which are
constantly chipping off? Do you miss the days when chewing your food was easy?
Amelia Street Dental Clinic can strengthen your teeth and protect them from further decay
with inlays or onlays.
What are Dental Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are best described as conservative alternatives to traditional
...
crowns and fillings.
Like fillings and crowns, they are appropriate for repairing teeth that have
degraded through tooth decay.
Are You a Candidate for Inlays or Onlays?
You may be a candidate for inlays or onlays if you have dental decay which is...
extensive or major part of the tooth has chipped off.
We turn to inlays and onlays when we need to reinforce the tooth and provide
more strength than a basic composite filling.
We will choose an inlay if the tooth decay is located between cusps. If, on the
other hand, the cusps themselves are affected, we will opt for an onlay.
Benefits of Inlays or Onlays
• Cover a wider area than a traditional filling allows....
• Avoid a more invasive procedure like putting on a crown.
• The durability of inlays and onlays is more means they can last for
decades.
• Chew your food with ease once you have repaired your teeth.
• Your teeth are strengthened by the inlays or onlays, protecting them in the
future. In fact, inlays and onlays can strengthen your teeth more than
traditional fillings.
• It may cost less to get an inlay or onlay than it would to get a crown.
• As it is fabricated in the dental laboratory, it offers precision fit, high
aesthetics and great strength.
Nowadays, inlays and onlays are fabricated in metal free ceramics are considered
the gold standard in restorative dentistry.
What to Expect When Getting Dental Inlays or Onlays
1. Once you have discussed the pros and cons of the inlay or onlay treatment option
and a decision ...
to make an inlay or onlay is consented to, our dental experts will
apply a local anesthetic, and then use a drill to remove the decayed portion of
the tooth and shape the tooth to its desired form. All aspects of form, function
and aesthetics are determined at this appointment.
2. At that same appointment, we will create an impression of the tooth or
intraoral scan of the prepared tooth
3. We will insert a provisional restoration in the prepared tooth to protect
them and enable you to chew and eat properly. You can then head home and wait
for your next appointment.
4. Our experienced local lab specialists based in Perth will create your custom
inlay or onlay.
5. You come in for your second appointment, where we take off the temporary
restoration. We then fit you with your permanent inlay or onlay, making
adjustments as needed until we have achieved the ideal fit. This appointment may
also need local anesthesia.
How to Care for Your Dental Inlays or Onlays
Caring for your inlays or onlays is easy—just brush, floss, and use mouthwash as you normally do to take care of your oral hygiene.
Restore Your Teeth With Inlays or Onlays Now
If you are suffering tooth decay, inlays or onlays are the Goldilocks solution
between a filling and a crown.
With superior strength and a pleasing aesthetic appearance, they enhance function
and cosmetics.
Soon, you could be eating your favourite foods effortlessly again, and your teeth
could be stronger than ever.
Amelia Street Dental Clinic’s uses the best dental laboratory in Perth to fabricate
your customised inlays or onlays. The cutting-edge materials and custom fit mean
your inlays or onlays will function great for decades to come.