DENTAL INLAYS
AND ONLAYS
VS CROWNS
WHICH IS BETTER?
Finding out that you have
a cavity is never fun.
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Yet, we have several options
that we can choose from
to restore your tooth back
to better health.
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When you have a cavity,
we assess its size and location.
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Then, we make recommendations
for a restoration that we believe
will offer the best chances for
long term success.
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Inlays, onlays and crowns all have
their place for repairing teeth.
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Understanding how each one
works helps you know why we
think one is better than another
to include in your treatment plan.
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When You Need
MORE THAN A FILLING
Cavities that are caught early
can usually be drilled out and
filled with a composite or
amalgam material.
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In some cases, the tooth
decay is too extensive,
and we need to remove more
of the tooth than we would
for a normal filling.
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You can also have decay
on the cusp of a tooth.
This is often harder to repair
with a simple filling.
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Inlays, onlays and crowns
provide more support for
a tooth that has had a large
amount of its surface removed.
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The Difference
Between
AN INLAY AND AN ONLAY
An inlay is a solid piece
of material that is used to
fill in the space after your
cavity is drilled out.
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This type of restoration
is made to fill in cavities
that occur between the cusps
of your tooth.
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Onlays are more like
a partial crown.
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They are made to fit over the
cusp of your tooth, but they
do not cover the entire tooth
like a crown does.
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Both inlays and onlays can be
made from metal such as gold
for teeth that are not visible
when you smile.
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You can also have these
made in composite resin
or porcelain to match your
tooth color.
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Reasons Why
Your Dentist May
RECOMMEND A CROWN
Crowns are often
recommended when a large
part of your tooth’s structure
must be removed.
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We often use crowns after
a root canal procedure to
make the tooth stronger.
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Since crowns cover the tooth
from the gum line up, they are
also an option to cover teeth
that are discolored or fractured.
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A crown is more invasive than
an inlay or onlay, but it also has
benefits such as being the
strongest out of all of the options.
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They can also be made from
porcelain or metal.
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We can also offer you porcelain
fused to metal crowns that add
extra strength to the restoration.
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These are often ideal for use on
the back teeth where biting forces
are stronger.
What to
Expect With
EACH PROCEDURE
Each of these restorations
requires us to custom make them
to fit the shape of your tooth.
For this reason, having an inlay,
onlay or crown placed involves
more than one visit.
During your first visit, we prepare
the tooth by removing decay
or performing a root canal.
Then, we make a mold
of your tooth that is sent
to the dental laboratory
to create the restoration.
A temporary crown or inlay
can be put on your tooth
while you wait.
Once we get your restoration
back, we remove the
temporary filling or crown
and place your restoration.
Whether you need an inlay
or a crown, you need to trust
the advice of your dentist.
Always ask us any questions that
you have about your treatment.
This way, we can explain why
a particular restoration is better
than another so that you can
make an educated decision
about your oral health.
Noble Dental Care is
a family oriented dental care
clinic with dentists that care
about you and your health.
Give us the opportunity to
give you the smile of your
dreams.
Call us for an appointment
at (480) 820-3515.