Inlays and On-lays for Repairing Damaged Teeth
                     Inlays and On-lays for Repairing Damaged Teeth
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Dental in-lays and on-lays provide several purposes and treatment options for 
various dental restorative services. They repairs the rear teeth that have been 
damaged or fractured. They are generally made of tooth colored material and 
used to replace the traditional form of metal fillings for a natural appearance. 
On-lays are used to treat larger surface areas and inlays used for treating the 
indented top surfaces of teeth.
The treatment procedure
An inlay or on-lay procedure can be completed in to dental visits.
In your first visit, dentist prepares the damaged tooth and a modeled impression 
will be taken and sent to a dental laboratory where the inlay or on-lay is 
manufactured.
Inlays and on-lays are usually made of materials such as porcelain or resin, gold 
materials. The difference is in their appearance of the final completed 
restoration.
A temporary inlay or on-lay in the shape of final restoration can be created 
during the first visit for protecting the tooth, while the final restoration is being 
fabricated.
In case of back molars opting for gold inlays/ on-lays makes the best option.
Inlays/ on-lays made up of porcelain are mostly used in the smile line areas.
Resin made inlays/ on lays best suits for people who grind their teeth and with 
misaligned bite.
During the second visit, the temporary restoration will be removed and the 
permanent inlay/ on-lay is placed.
Dentist check for all margins to make sure that a smooth fit with tight adjacent 
contact occurs.
Also they check for bite issues to ensure that no occlusion problems affect the 
margins of restoration.
Once the restoration is fitted/ bonded on to the tooth, the margins are well 
polished.
Benefits of inlays and on-lays
Easier cleaning of tooth: Due to the proper tailored fit and with minimum 
preparation, teeth can be cleaned easily. Prefabricated inlays and on-lays 
doesn’t shrink during the curing process.
Tooth color: Inlays and on-lays boast up longevity and are not likely to discolor 
over a period of time.
Superior fit: Inlays and on-lays offers a reactionary preparation that preserves 
healthy tooth as much as possible. They provide a great option if you have 
minimal to moderate decay that extends to flossing area, thus offering an 
alternative to full covering crowns.
Safeguarding the tooth structure: They help to preserve maximum tooth 
structure while restoring damaged or decayed areas thus ensuring functional 
longevity.
Protecting the weak tooth: On-lays protect the weak areas of tooth and the 
procedure does not require complete tooth reshaping.
Stability and strength: Inlays and on-lays make stable restorative solutions for 
the decay treatment. Durable material and superior fit make them a stable 
choice for strengthening up a damaged tooth.
Tight space fulfillment: Inlays can be considered if you have cavity between 
your teeth as of they are better at sealing the teeth to keep out bacteria. They 
will not stain, are easy to clean and offer durability.
Dental inlays/ on-lays improves the health of your teeth and appearance of your 
smile and treatment requires no downtime.
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