BEST LAID PLANS When decay damages a tooths chewing surface more - TopicsExpress



          

BEST LAID PLANS When decay damages a tooths chewing surface more than a traditional filling can repair, a dental inlay or onlay may be recommended. These types of restoration, most commonly made of gold alloy, spare more tooth structure that would ordinarily have to be removed to prepare a crown. An inlay is similar to a filling in that it fits inside the cusp tips of the tooth. Once the decay is removed and the tooth is prepared, an impression is made of the tooth from which an inlay is fabricated. On the second visit, the inlay is set and cemented in place. An onlay is similar except it is a more extensive reconstruction that covers one or more cusps of the tooth. In addition to gold alloy, inlays and onlays may also be made of tooth-colored porcelain, ceramic, and resin. Smiles are contagious and best when shared
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:01:32 +0000

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