Dental Onlays

Dental onlays are a perfect option for tooth that are damaged and cannot support dental filling. Dental onlays are crafted out of solid materials, such as gold or porcelain. Porcelain onlays are a preferred option as they are tooth-colored and look very natural. The procedure requires very less removal of the tooth’s surface. Porcelain onlays help in restoration of the teeth without going in for extensive treatments, such as dental crowns, dental bridges, or dental implants.

Why Dental Onlays?

Dental onlays help to restore large cavities without the use of crowns. They provide strength and protection to the tooth that have been damaged or broken. Dental onlays are basically larger restorations and extend to one or more sides of the tooth. They are basically used when the tooth decay reaches up to the cusp of the tooth.

What are the benefits of Dental Onlays?

• Virtually invisible
• Less tooth cutback
• Natural tooth structure
• Strengthen teeth by 75%
• Very durable and last longer

What is the procedure of Dental Onlays?

The procedure of dental onlays will require two visits to the dentist. During the first visit, an impression of decayed tooth is taken and temporary onlay is fixed onto the tooth. The impressions are sent to the laboratory where custom onlys are precisely designed by the professionals. During the second appointment the temporary onlays are removed and the permanent ones are placed over the tooth. Dental onlays are securely bonded to the tooth by the dentist to ensure high strength of teeth structure.