Dental Inlays and Onlays
What Are Inlays And Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are restorations used to repair teeth with mild to moderate decay or damage. They are a good solution when the area to restore is too large for a filling, yet not so extensive that a dental crowns required. An inlay doesn’t cover the pointed tips (cusps) of your teeth, where an onlay will cover one or more cusps and restores a larger portion of your tooth. However, an onlay isn’t as large as a dental crown and doesn’t require as much natural tooth material to be replaced.
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Retain Your Natural Tooth Material
Inlays and onlays are a preferred treatment as part of our minimally invasive approach to dentistry. No restoration is as strong as your natural enamel, and inlays and onlays help you retain more of your natural tooth in the long run, compared to alternative treatments like a filling or dental crown.
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Compared To Fillings…
Since they are more durable, inlays and onlays don’t need to be replaced as often. Your teeth weaken each time a filling is replaced, which can lead to larger fillings, nerve damage, root canal therapy, a dental crown or even tooth extraction! Inlays and onlays can help prevent this destructive progression and are therefore less costly in the long run.
Compared To Dental Crown…
Less of your natural tooth needs to be removed in placing an inlay or onlay, so your tooth will remain stronger for longer.
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Benefits Of Inlays And Onlays:
Made with Ideal Materials – Inlays and onlays are made with either porcelain or gold, which are bio-compatible materials and are comparable in strength to your tooth’s natural enamel.
Attractive – Porcelain inlays and onlays have the added benefit of matching your natural teeth, so they are unnoticeable, but we often recommend gold restorations for molars where strength is more important.
Schedule Your Next Dental Appointment Today!
R & A Dentistry offers full-service dental exams, cleanings and a variety of dental services in Downtown Calgary. With flexible, available appointments, we can work around your busy schedule to help you stay on top of your dental health, today and into the future.
Contact us today to schedule your next visit, or let us answer any questions you have about our services. For appointments, call (403) 209-2299 today.