Inlays / Onlays in Sydney

To repair damage involving over ½ of the tooth's biting surface, at Ironside Advanced Dental we will often use an inlay or an onlay.

Typically fillings can reduce the strength of the tooth by up to 50%. Inlays and onlays are bonded directly into the tooth with special resins and can actually increase the strength of the tooth by up to 75% and can last from 10 to 30 years.

Inlays and onlays, can be porcelain, gold, or composite resin and are bonded to the damaged area of a tooth. An inlay is similar to a filling and lies inside the tooth; an onlay is larger and sits on top of parts of a tooth.

A ceramic inlay or onlay can be made using the CEREC method. This requires only one visit.

Generally, inlays and onlays require two visits. At the first visit, the tooth is prepared for the inlay / onlay. An impression of the tooth is made and sent to a dental laboratory. This impression will be used to construct, a porcelain, or gold inlay / onlay that will fit exactly into your tooth. At this time the dentist will place a temporary sealant on your tooth and schedule a second appointment.

At the second visit, the temporary sealant is removed. Your dentist will then ensure that the inlay / onlay fits properly in your tooth and matches your bite. Once correctly fit, the inlay / onlay is bonded into the tooth with a strong bonding resin, and polished smooth.

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To find out more about Inlays or Onlays, we invite you to experience Ironside Advanced Dental for yourself. Contact our team by filling out our quick and easy online form, or calling our practice on (02) 9267 3495.