You have often asked yourself the question, what Inlays, Onlays and Overlayss are? Each of the three terms describes a special form of denturesThey are used whenever the natural crown of your tooth has minor defects, but not yet damaged over a large enough area for a complete crown. In today's blog post, we will explain to you when it makes sense to insert inlays, onlays or overlays and where the distinction between an inlay and an onlay or a partial crown as an overlay begins.
What are inlays, onlays and overlays?
Whenever one of your Teeth one minor or moderate damage your dentist can correct the defect by Inserting inlays, onlays and overlays "repair"Another important aspect here is that the entire crowning of the tooth is avoidable. Completely crowning teeth is characterized by irreversible grinding down of existing and healthy tooth substance.
How are inlays, onlays and overlays made?
Inlays, onlays and overlays represent the sophisticated, elaborately manufactured and significantly more durable alternative to amalgam, plastic or cement fillings. Inlays, onlays and overlays represent modern dentistry and aesthetics.
At Inlays and onlays are inlay fillings. They are made individually for defective chewing surfaces, for example. They adapt perfectly to the existing and prepared tooth defect. However, they can only be used if the damage to the tooth is not too great. While Inlays are often placed in the inner area of the chewing surface or in the space between, become Onlays used on the chewing surface or on the side of the toothIn contrast to inlays, you can recognize onlays by their cusps. Your dentist may also refer to this form of dental prosthesis as a top filling.
Inlays and onlays are often made from
- Plastic,
- pottery
- or gold
manufactured.
Their durability is stated to be 10 to 15 years with good care. Inlays and onlays made of gold - like dentures made of ceramic - have a very high biocompatibility.
overlays will also as partial crowns They often extend to the gum line. Overlays are often used in the front and back teeth area.
Overlays are often made from:
- Plastic,
- pottery
- or gold
However, most patients opt for a ceramic overlay because only with ceramic can the tooth color be perfectly matched to the other teeth.
Treatment and manufacturing process of inlay, onlay and overlay
In dental treatment with inlays, onlays or overlays, two sessions with your dentist requiredIn the first session, your dentist will prepare and prepare your tooth. He will completely remove the carious substance and optimally redesign the cavity. He will then take an impression and initially provide you with a temporary solution.
In the second session, your dentist will show you the laboratory-made inlay or overlay filling or the partial crown into the tooth.
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