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1. CDC Fact Sheet - Inlays/Onlays
Inlays/Onlays
Inlays or Onlays refer to indirect fillings made of porcelain that fit into or onto a tooth . Its
purpose is to make the tooth stronger by reinforcing it.
together while retaining a natural, esthetically pleasing color. They are used in instances
when there is deficient tooth structure to support a filling but the tooth is still in a condition
that does not require a crown.
Treatment Explanation - Fillings are similar to regular fillings with the exception being that
they are permanently cemented by one’s dentist and are made in a dental lab as opposed
to being molded to shape in one’s mouth.
Receiving a porcelain inlay or onlay requires 2 visits to a dental specialist. In the first visit, the
decay of an old filling or cavity is removed and an impression is taken. This impression is used
by a dental laboratory to create the indirect filling and records the shape of the damaged
tooth and the surrounding teeth. While the inlay is being made, the patient is given a
temporary filling to protect the damaged tooth. During the second visit, this temporary filling
is removed and the indirect filling is fitted. If the fit is acceptable, it is them permanently
cemented into place.
Treatment Time - Treatment requires 2 appointments.
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