PROTECTING THE TOOTH
Inlays and onlays are an excellent way to restore teeth when there is a need for a long-term, durable restoration to strengthen and reinforce the tooth. It limits the amount of healthy tooth structure removed. An inlay covers only one or two surfaces and is recommended when restoring a small amount of decay. An onlay covers one or more cusps of a tooth, the chewing surface of the tooth.
Inlays and onlays are incredibly strong due to the fact that they are created in a laboratory. They protect the tooth from fracturing and actually strengthen the tooth. |
They require the removal of only decayed areas of the tooth, leaving more healthy tooth structure intact. Inlays and onlays are considered a better investment than fillings due to their extremely long life and highly accurate fit.
Inlays and onlays are considered a better investment than fillings due to their extremely long life and highly accurate fit. |
