Dental Inlays & Onlays-Improve Your Smile or Restore the Function of Your Yeeth Today!

They are surgical methods used to fill teeth with material. However, there are key differences between the two.

Inlays require more work, requiring one of your teeth to be cut down before any filling can take place. On the other hand, in an onlay procedure you would have to drill out one of your teeth completely before it can be replaced with an inlay or onlay denture.

Onlays fill the cusps in a tooth with onlay material, while inlays fill the in between spaces in your teeth. The cusps in inlays can be on the incisal (front) surface of a tooth, which is also called an inlay restoration.

Additionally, inlays are often made from porcelain or gold and in one appointment to your dentist’s office whereas onlays require two visits—one for an impression & fabrication and one to place it in the cusps. Dentists nowadays usually take an impression and check for a cavity and check the cusps and the contact points in one appointment. Then the restoration procedure depends whether or not a crown is needed and how bad the cavity is (if any).

Inlays and onlays are used to repair damage so that teeth can be restored.

Inlays are more invasive procedures, requiring the cutting down of an existing tooth structure before any filling material is placed in order to restore it. On the other hand, inlay dentures have a relatively shorter recovery time in comparison to inlays.

Inlay dentures are most commonly used to fill in a missing section; they can also be used as part of dental implant surgery to restore the function and aesthetics of teeth, or sometimes in cases where an existing filling has fallen out.

Onlays have less of an invasive procedure than inlays, in that onlay dentures are used to replace a missing tooth structure.

In onlay procedures you would need to get rid of the entire tooth before placing in an inlay or onlay; this is much more invasive than inlays and involves cutting out teeth completely. Afterwards, it’s necessary to drill into the surface in order to fit in inlay or onlay in.

Inlays are more durable than onlays, with an inlay lasting longer and typically needing replacement less often. However, good dental care is needed for both inlays and onlays in order for them stay intact.

In inlay procedures, a dentist will cut out the tooth in question before replacing it with an inlay. Onlays are performed by dentists or orthodontist and typically require less work than onlays in order to be placed into place (since they don’t need as much cutting down of teeth).

In inlays, a dentist will cut down the tooth in question before replacing it with an inlay. On the other hand, in onlay procedures you would need to drill out the entire tooth in order for inlay or onlay dentures to be fitted into place.

Ceramic materials are the most common inlays and inlay dentures, but gold inlays and onlays are also occasionally used. Gold restorations are less common nowadays and ceramic restorations using ceramic materials is much more common. A gold onlay is also an option, as well as metal fillings. Ceramic inlays are recommended by the American Dental Association and as the dentist prepares your ceramic inlays and composite inlays, your restored tooth will be made of a durable material.

Inlays: it typically takes two appointments for the inlay treatment to be completed and to be finally bonded to the damaged area of the tooth.

Onlays: usually done in one visit, takes around an hour.

Inlays are considered permanent and will last for the life of your teeth.

Inlays may need to be replaced in case you have any tooth decay. However, they usually do not need to be replaced unless there is a large filling or cavity left after inlay placement.

Inlays are a more expensive treatment option than fillings.

Inlays can break or wear down.

Inlays may compromise the tooth root and cause pain in that area.

Onlays are more prone to complications than inlays because they cover a larger surface area of the tooth which means there is increased contact between the teeth.

The most common complication for both inlay and onlay is tooth decay in the area surrounding the inlay or onlay.

You will need to discuss with your doctor or dentist in detail what you should do in order to prepare for the inlay or onlay procedure.

Dental inlays and dental onlays require a lot of preparation before they are successfully done.  The patient must stop eating food that can make them gag, brush their teeth in a special way, and refrain from consuming hot or cold liquids in order to prepare the inlay or onlay.

You will need to discuss with your doctor how long you should stay away from all of these things in order to be successful in getting this procedure done.  It is important that they are able to talk about any medications you may be on in order to make sure they are safe for you to take in the days leading up to your dental inlay or dental onlay.

You can only eat soft food and follow a liquid diet after surgery, so it is important that patients prepare themselves in advance by stocking up their fridge with nutritious foods like yogurt, applesauce, and eggs in order to maintain a healthy diet.

After inlays or dental onlays, patients may experience slight discomfort in the tooth area. This will go away as your body heals from its surgery.

A hot or cold compress can help if you have any pain in these areas after dental inlay or onlay procedures.

Your dentist will want to see you in about a week in order to evaluate your new inlay or dental onlay. You will be able to go back to eating and drinking at this point in time, as long as it does not cause any pain in the tooth area where you had surgery done.

The dentist is also concerned about how your teeth fit together now that they have been adjusted for inlays or dental onlays.

If the inlay or dental onlay seems to be too high in your mouth, it may mean that you will need a crown in order to protect both teeth from further damage.

In cases where you need more protection for inlays or a dental onlay, we would typically recommend either an inlay or inlay-crown.

There are two types of inlays: inlay veneers and inlay crowns. Inlays can be used to add strength or design features to a tooth that is too short, thin, or small for a filling on its own. If you have an old filling that has started cracking or chipping around the edges, inlays can be used in place of it.

An inlay is a custom-made filling that is placed in the empty space in between your teeth to fortify or add strength to an otherwise weak tooth. Inlays are made from porcelain, gold, composite resin (tooth colored), or alloys in order for them to match in color with the surrounding natural tooth.

Inlays are often used in younger patients who have not yet developed a cavity in between their teeth, but for some people they can be an alternative solution to fillings in older adults and those who suffer from chronic dry mouth because it is less invasive than a filling.

An inlay veneer is a filling in between teeth that looks like and acts as natural tooth. An inlay crown, on the other hand, is designed to cover up or replace all of the visible portion of the tooth it’s being added to. The inlay can be made out of porcelain, gold alloy (tooth-colored), or composite resin in order to match in color with the surrounding natural tooth.

An inlay can be used in between teeth that are too short, thin, or small for a filling on its own. If you have an old filling that has started cracking and chipping around the edges, inlays can also be used in place of it.

The inlay is used in some cases as a cosmetic solution to cover up the unsightly silver filling. The inlay, which can be made of porcelain or composite resin, covers the entire tooth and is cemented in place with dental cements that are matched to the individual patient’s needs. Inlays are usually not bonded in place, so they can be removed in the event that a cavity needs to be repaired.

Traditional fillings are used in some cases as a cosmetic solution to cover up the unsightly silver filling. The dental filling, which may or may not include tooth-colored materials such as porcelain and composite resin in order to match natural tooth color, is placed in a small hole in the tooth. It completely fills in that space and can be bonded in place with dental cements that are matched to the individual patient’s needs.

Inlays are a more expensive treatment option than fillings. Both are restorative dentistry procedures that aim to fix the affected tooth, decayed teeth, dental decay, and restore your overall dental health.

You have many dental restoration options and you should consult with your dentist to learn what is best for you.

Inlays are a tooth restoration that is much more durable than fillings.

Inlays may last 20 years or longer in an adult patient’s mouth.

Fillings last in the mouth in a few years.

Adult patients with inlays may not need to visit their dentist for many years, while filling recipients will have to return every year or two.

Inlays are much more expensive than fillings and require more time in dental office chair; however, they provide better tooth longevity.