Dental
Inlays
Inlays and onlays are 'partial crowns' which are used on back teeth
(molars and premolars) where the tooth needs more than an ordinary
filling can achieve, but doesn't need to be fully covered by a crown.
Crowns, Veneers, Inlays and Onlays are placed for a number
of reasons:
- To support a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining
- To attach a bridge
- To protect weak teeth from fracturing
- To restore fractured teeth or teeth that have had root canal
treatment
- To cover badly shaped or discoloured teeth
- To restore a dental implant
One of our main goals is to create crowns and veneers that look
like natural teeth. To achieve this, a number of factors are considered
such as the colour, occlusion or "bite", shape and length
of both your natural teeth and the artificial crown. Any one of
these factors alone can significantly affect your appearance. A
number of different materials can be used to produce a crown, and
these will be discussed with you at the time of treatment planning.
If you have a certain look in mind for your crown, discuss it with
us at your initial appointment. When the procedure is complete,
your teeth may not only be stronger but they may be the attractive
feature of your face - your crowning glory! |