Dental Inlays and Onlays In St. Albert
Do You Think Your Tooth is Damaged or Decayed?
Learn how dental inlays, onlays, and overlays can protect your teeth
Inlays, onlays and overlays are an in-between dental fillings and dental crowns.
Learn the difference between the three by scrolling down the page.
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What Are Dental Inlays, Onlays and Overlays?
Inlays: A dental inlay is the filling that is placed inside the tooth after it’s cleaned, typically it is used to restore weakened or damaged teeth.
Onlays: A dental onlay is the sealant that is applied to the surface of the tooth, typically it is used to restore weakened or damaged teeth.
Inlays and Onlays are recommended for those with large areas of tooth decay or damage that has not yet comprised the tooth structure enough to warrant a crown. Inlays and Onlays are generally stronger and longer lasting than regular fillings, but not as much as dental crowns.
Overlays: Used when the crown of the of the tooth needs to be almost completely replaced by severe damages of chips. An overlay is used to keep the natural tooth structure intact.
Benefits Of Dental Inlays, Onlays, Overlays
Custom-Made For You
Dental Inlays, Onlays and Overlays are custom-made for each patient to provide the best fit possible. They are often made to match your natural teeth shade.
Helps To Prevent Tooth Loss
Used to restore the structure and functionality of your teeth, minimizing the risk of additional damage, helping prevent the tooth from being extracted.
Long-Lasting
These restorations are durable, and if cared for can last 10-30 years as long as you maintain your daily hygiene habits of brushing, flossing and regular cleanings. No additonal or special maintenance is required.
Benefits Of Dental Inlays, Onlays, Overlays
Custom-Made For You
Dental Inlays, Onlays and Overlays are custom-made for each patient to provide the best fit possible. They are often made to match your natural teeth shade.
Helps To Prevent Tooth Loss
Used to restore the structure and functionality of your teeth, minimizing the risk of additional damage, helping prevent the tooth from being extracted.
Long-Lasting
These restorations are durable, and if cared for can last 10-30 years as long as you maintain your daily hygiene habits of brushing, flossing and regular cleanings. No additonal or special maintenance is required.
Find a Natural Fix For Your Teeth
Learn how a Inlay, Onlay or Overlay will help to strengthen your teeth.
Find a Natural Fix For Your Teeth
Learn how a Inlay, Onlay or Overlay will help to strengthen your teeth.
How are Inlays, Onlays and Overlays Placed?
Teeth Preparation
First, the area is numbed. If there is an existing filling, it is carefully removed and cleaned from any bacteria. Then the area is smoothed and shaped to make room for the inlay, onlay or overlay.
Custom Inlay, Onlay or Overlay Is Created
A mould is taken of your tooth and used to create a custom inlay, onlay or overlay. After the mold is finished being made, it will be placed. Sometimes a temporary one will be placed as your custom one might need to go to our lab.
Placement
Once the inlay, onlay or overlay is created, it will then be placed onto your teeth and sealed. Next, Dr Dimitrov will evaluate your bite to ensure everything fits comfortably.
How are Inlays, Onlays and Overlays Placed?
Teeth Preparation
First, the area is numbed. If there is an existing filling, it is carefully removed and cleaned from any bacteria. Then the area is smoothed and shaped to make room for the inlay, onlay or overlay.
Custom Inlay, Onlay or Overlay Is Created
A mould is taken of your tooth and used to create a custom inlay, onlay or overlay. After the mold is finished being made, it will be placed. Sometimes a temporary one will be placed as your custom one might need to go to our lab.
Placement
Once the inlay, onlay or overlay is created, it will then be placed onto your teeth and sealed. Next, Dr Dimitrov will evaluate your bite to ensure everything fits comfortably.
Examples of a Dental Onlay and an Inlay
Meet Dr. Arnold Dimitrov
Dr. Arnold Dimitrov has been fixing patients smile in St. Alberts for the past 30 years. If you are considering inlays, onlays, or overlays Dr. Dimitrov can guide you to whats best for your teeth and smile.
Schedule an Initial Consultation with Dr. Arnold Dimitrov
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