Aesthetic Inlays and Onlays Leave a comment

AESTHETIC INLAYS AND ONLAYS

Inlays and Onlays are forms of indirect restoration used when a molar or premolar is too damaged to support a  basic filling but not severely damaged that it requires a crown. Preparation and placement of inlays and onlays is a multistep process.

INDICATIONS FOR USING AN INLAY OR ONLAY

• Patients demanding high aesthetic results
• Patients with moderately broken down posterior teeth.
• Those with excellent oral hygiene
• Patients who are allergic to amalgam.

WHY INLAYS AND ONLAYS?

1. Tooth coloured inlays and Onlays are high pleasing in appearance.
2. Minimal removal of tooth structure.
3. Fit in perfectly to the tooth, thus decreases sensitivity.
4. Excellent colour stability and no gradual discoloration over time
5. Ceramic inlays and onlays are highly biocompatible.
6. They maintain anatomic contour and hence easy to clean.