Incrustaciones & Onlays

When more than half of the tooth’s biting surface is damaged, a dentist will often use an inlay or onlay.

What are inlays and onlays?

Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, oro, or composite resin. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. Un embutido, que es similar a un filling, is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth. An onlay is a more substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay but extending out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth.

Tradicionalmente, el oro ha sido el material elegido para incrustaciones y recubrimientos. In recent years, sin embargo, la porcelana se ha vuelto cada vez más popular debido a su fuerza y ​​color, which can potentially match the natural color of your teeth.

Cómo se aplican incrustaciones y onlays?

Inlays and onlays require two appointments to complete the procedure. Durante la primera visita, el filling being replaced or the damaged or decaying area of the tooth is removed, y el diente está preparado para la incrustación u onlay. Para garantizar un ajuste y mordida adecuados, an impression of the tooth is made by the dentist, and sent to a lab for fabrication. The dentist will then apply a temporary sealant on the tooth and schedule the next appointment.

En la segunda cita, se retira el sellador temporal. Dr. Tennenbaum will then make sure that the inlay or onlay fits correctly. Si el ajuste es satisfactorio, the inlay or onlay will be bonded to the tooth with a strong resin and polished to a smooth finish.

Considerations for inlays and onlays

Traditional fillings can reduce the strength of a natural tooth by up to 50 por ciento. As an alternative, incrustaciones e incrustaciones, which are bonded directly onto the tooth using special high-strength resins, can actually increase the strength of a tooth by up to 75 por ciento. Como un resultado, they can last from 10 Para 30 año. En algunos casos, where the damage to the tooth is not extensive enough to merit an entire corona, onlays can provide a very good alternative.