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Inlay Onlay

Inalys and Onlays are expertly crafted to invisibly fill even the most substantial tooth damage

Inalys and Onlays Inalys and Onlays are expertly crafted to invisibly fill even the most substantial tooth damage - click to read more...

Inlays and onlays are ways of repairing relatively extensive tooth decay or damage without having to replace the whole outer portion of the tooth. An inlay is done when the tooth structure replaced is within the cusp tips of the tooth. If the damage is more extensive and the new structure covers the entire chewing surface including one or more tooth cusps, the procedure is called an onlay.
Unlike fillings, inlays and onlays do not weaken the tooth structure, but actually strengthens it. After the procedure the tooth can bear up to 50 – 75% more chewing force. They also tend to last longer than a filling.

These days people are choosing to replace their silver mercury fillings with metal-free composite fillings or porcelain inlays and onlays

Metal-Free Fillings These days people are choosing to replace their silver mercury fillings with metal-free composite fillings or porcelain inlays and onlays - click to read more...

Silver mercury fillings not only look unsightly but can actually be harmful to your teeth. They expand and contract in response to heat and cold weakening the tooth they we’re meant to protect. This can also allow decay to begin under the filling which often goes unnoticed until too late….