Dental Inlays & Onlays in Morton Grove

Conservative Porcelain Restorations for Damaged Teeth

What are dental inlays and onlays?

When more than half of a tooth’s biting surface is damaged, we often use a Dental inlay or onlay to restore the tooth’s anatomy.

Inlays and onlays are made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin and are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay, which is similar to a dental filling, is placed inside the cusp tips of the tooth.

Traditionally, gold has been the material of choice for inlays and onlays. However, in recent years, porcelain has become increasingly popular due to its strength and color, which has the potential to match the natural color of your teeth.

Considerations for Inlays and Onlays

Traditional fillings can reduce the strength of a natural tooth by up to 50 percent. Alternatively, inlays and onlays, which are bonded directly onto the tooth using special high-strength resins, actually increase the strength of a tooth by up to 75 percent. As a result, they typically last from 10 to 30 years. In some cases, where the damage to the tooth is not extensive enough to merit an entire dental crown, onlays provide a very good alternative.

For more information regarding our inlays and onlays, call our office today! PROCARE FAMILY DENTAL Phone Number (847) 965-6223

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