Dental inlays and onlays

Posted by scott1 on September 29th, 2018

What are the uses of dental inlays and onlays?

First of all we have to know the definition of dental inlays and onlays.

The dental inlays and onlays are considered as restoration processes which are used to treat posterior teeth with mild to moderate decayed or to fix fractured and cracked teeth which are not completely damaged and require dental crowns. In some special cases, the dental inlays and onlays will be used instead of dental fillings for a cavity.

No one can deny that the dental inlays is considered as technological advancements offer it possible for you to your own beautiful smile in spite of you suffering  from cavities.  Unfortunately, there are many Dentists In Dubai still use metals for dental fillings, but nowadays there are dental inlay available to fill your cavities with specific material which looks like your tooth color with natural looking.

The dental inlay looks like as filling which is adapts inside the cusp tips (top edges) of the tooth, but a dental onlay is more outspread and expands over the cusps of the treaded tooth.

The dental inlays and onlays are used in the case of the old fillings need to be replaced or removed completely.

What are the benefits of dental inlays and onlays ?

There are lot benefits of dental inlays and onlays that differ from traditional metal fillings, let us know them together:

1-      The dental inlays and onlays are solid and durable that made from hard and tough materials.

2-      The dental inlays and onlays last up to thirty years without suffering from any kind of erosion.

3-      They strengthen the teeth up to 75%, but the traditional dental fillings may reduce the strength of the teeth by up to 50%.

4-      The dental inlays and onlays increase the tooth life, which prevent the more requirements of dental treatment in the long run.

5-      The dental inlays reform the chewing surface of the tooth.

6-      The dental inlays are less expensive than a dental crown.

7-      Dental inlays in just one-visit.

8-      Porcelain inlays look more natural than the metal fillings.

9-      The porcelain inlays will not retract or expand with hot or cold foods, which mean they will not split your teeth.

10-   The inlay offers excellent contours for healthy gums.

11-   The porcelain inlays resists the forces created when you bite down.

What are the procedures of creating your dental inlays?

A dental laboratory creates your dental inlay by using the accurate specifications of the teeth which needs restoration. Dentist In Dubai will remove the decayed part of your tooth receiving the dental inlays. Then our dentists will create an impression of your tooth and will send it to the dental laboratory. Our dentist will give you a temporary restoration while your permanent inlays are created. Once you put inlays at our dental center, our Dentist In Dubai will ensure that they match accurately and then fix them in place.