Ceramic restorations fabricated in a dental laboratory.
CERAMIC ONLAY/INLAY
PROSTHODONTICS
CERAMIC ONLAYS AND INLAYS
WHAT IS AN ONLAY OR INLAY?
Onlay or inlay is a ceramic restoration that restores the missing tooth structure. They are fabricated in a dental laboratory and fits your tooth as a piece of a puzzle.
“ WHAT SEPARATES DENTISTRY FROM ART IS THAT DENTISTRY IS MEANT TO BE… FUNCTIONAL”
– Anonimous
“ WHAT SEPARATES DENTISTRY FROM ART IS THAT DENTISTRY IS MEANT TO BE… FUNCTIONAL”
– Anonimous
FAQ´s
The treatment itself is not painful, but some anesthesia might be needed just to avoid sensitivity or gum irritation. If a tooth is still vital and is being prepared for an onlay, it can be sensitive while you wear temporal restoration
Onlays and inlays are very aesthetic, especially when fabricated by a high level dental technician.
Usually it takes two appointments – first one is for taking impressions and second one for cementing and ajusting the restorations. If the case is complicated sometimes it needs an extra appointment.
Restoring teeth with ceramic onlays and inlays is considered one of the best long-term treatments. To achieve the best results, high quality materials, precise treatment planning and performing, also a very accurate oclusion adjustment are required.
Ceramic onlays cost somewhere around 400eur.
