Dental Inlays/Onlays vs Crowns - Which is Better?
                     DENTAL 
INLAYS  AND 
ONLAYS  VS 
CWRHIOCHW ISN BSETTER?
Finding out that you have 
 a cavity is never fun.
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Yet, we have several options 
 that we can choose from
to restore your tooth back  
to better health.
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When you have a cavity,
we assess its size and location.
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Then, we make recommendations 
 for a restoration that we believe  
will offer the best chances for  
long term success.
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Inlays, onlays and crowns all have 
 their place for repairing teeth.
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Understanding how each one  
works helps you know why we  
think one is better than another  
to include in your treatment plan.
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When You 
NMeOeREd THAN A FILLING
Cavities that are caught early 
 can usually be drilled out 
and  filled with a composite 
or  amalgam material.
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In some cases, the tooth 
 decay is too extensive,
and we need to remove more 
 of the tooth than we would  
for a normal filling.
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You can also have decay 
 on the cusp of a tooth.
This is often harder to repair 
 with a simple filling.
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Inlays, onlays and crowns 
 provide more support 
for
a tooth that has had a 
large  amount of its 
surface removed.
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The Difference 
 Between
AN INLAY AND AN ONLAY
An inlay is a solid piece
of material that is used to
fill in the space after your 
 cavity is drilled out.
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This type of restoration  
is made to fill in cavities
that occur between the 
cusps  of your tooth.
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Onlays are more like 
 a partial crown.
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They are made to fit over the 
 cusp of your tooth, but they  
do not cover the entire tooth 
 like a crown does.
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Both inlays and onlays can be  
made from metal such as gold  
for teeth that are not visible  
when you smile.
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You can also have these  
made in composite resin  
or porcelain to match your 
 tooth color.
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Reasons Why  
Your Dentist 
MRaECyOMMEND A CROWN
Crowns are often  
recommended when a large  
part of your tooth’s structure 
 must be removed.
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We often use crowns after 
 a root canal procedure to 
 make the tooth stronger.
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Since crowns cover the tooth  
from the gum line up, they are  
also an option to cover teeth  
that are discolored or fractured.
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A crown is more invasive than  
an inlay or onlay, but it also has 
 benefits such as being the
strongest out of all of the options.
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They can also be made from  
porcelain or metal.
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We can also offer you porcelain  
fused to metal crowns that add  
extra strength to the restoration.
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These are often ideal for use on  
the back teeth where biting forces 
 are stronger.
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What to  
Expect With
EACH PROCEDURE
Each of these restorations  
requires us to custom make them  
to fit the shape of your tooth.
For this reason, having an inlay,  
onlay or crown placed involves  
more than one visit.
During your first visit, we prepare 
 the tooth by removing decay
or performing a root canal.
Then, we make a mold  
of your tooth that is sent 
 to the dental laboratory
to create the restoration.
A temporary crown or inlay 
 can be put on your tooth  
while you wait.
Once we get your restoration 
 back, we remove the  
temporary filling or crown  
and place your restoration.
Whether you need an inlay  
or a crown, you need to trust 
 the advice of your dentist.
Always ask us any questions that  
you have about your treatment.
This way, we can explain why
a particular restoration is better
than another so that you can 
 make an educated decision  
about your oral health.
Noble Dental Care is
a family oriented dental care
clinic with dentists that care 
 about you and your health.
Give us the opportunity to 
 give you the smile of 
your  dreams.
Call us for an appointment 
 at (480) 820-3515.