If your teeth are decayed or badly chipped, this can not only affects your self-image but can also negatively impact your life and the health of your teeth. Like dental crowns, inlays and onlays are a method of restoring teeth that are too decayed or chipped for fillings. They are a much preferred and less damaging alternative to dental crowns, as they do not require a large amount of tooth structure to be removed to fit the crown.

What’s the difference and benefits of Inlays and Onlays?

Inlays are bonded within the centre of the tooth, within the cusps (the raised points on your teeth) or rounded edges of your tooth, while onlays are used when the damage to your teeth covers one or more cusps and covers the entire chewing surface of your tooth.

The main benefit of inlays/onlays is the custom and exact fit and bonding to your tooth cavity these procedures offer. Strengthening your teeth, making them more durable and hard-wearing, and allowing them to bear up to 75% more chewing force than before. Inlays and onlays are not only strong, durable and easier to fit, but they also offer a more natural-looking solution to damaged and chipped teeth, helping you achieve your perfect smile for up to 30 years.

Treatment Stages.

• Initial Consultation
• Remove Decay
• Tooth Impressions
• Inlay/Onlay Made
• Fitting
• Aftercare

Conclusion.

If your teeth have too much damage or decay to be treated using a filling, but enough healthy teeth left that a crown is unnecessary. Then is treatment might be right for you. At Dr Raphela Dental Surgery, we are determined to give our clients healthy and happy smiles. When it comes to exceptional dental health, you have no better partner. Booking a consultation with us and learning more about dental treatments, get recommendations and start your journey towards your beautiful smile.

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