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  • Napier House
  • 62 - 64 Bridge Street
  • Walton-on-Thames (Near Weybridge)
  • KT12 1AP
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Dental Inlays and Onlays restore cavities and can be likened to somewhere between a crown and a filling.

Restoring a weak tooth will help to preserve the long-term health of your teeth and here at Oatlands Dental Lounge, our skilled dentists and technicians collaborate closely to create a bespoke restoration that meets your smile’s aesthetic and functional needs.

FAQs

1. Why might I need an onlay or inlay?

If a tooth has become weakened through damage or decay and a filling is insufficient to repair it, inlays and onlays can help. Composite and porcelain inlays and onlays are also a popular option for replacing large fillings.

2. What’s the difference between an onlay and an inlay?

Both inlays and onlays restore a decayed or cracked tooth. Whilst inlays sit within the tooth, onlays replace one or more of a tooth’s absent walls. In some cases, an onlay will also cover what’s known as the cusp (the pointed part of a tooth) to fortify it. A conservative treatment, inlays and onlays require minimal removal of tooth tissue to be successful.

3. What can I expect when getting an inlay or an onlay?

Whilst a filling is built up inside the mouth, inlays and onlays are created outside of the mouth, then cemented into place. Following a full assessment, we will start by numbing and preparing the tooth, removing the decayed and weakened matter, then take an impression or a digital scan of the tooth cavity. We will make a note of your tooth shade and send this information to the dental laboratory, where your restoration will be custom made.

Alternatively, your inlay or onlay can be created on-site, using our state-of-the-art CEREC milling machine, and then bonded securely in place on the same day of the preparation.

 

4. What materials are used to make an inlay or onlay?

Inlays and onlays are most commonly made from composite, pressed ceramics or zirconia, all of which are a durable and share aesthetic properties with tooth enamel. We may also recommend gold for your inlay or onlay if we feel your tooth might benefit from a particularly strong material to restore it and if appearance is not a priority – for example if the tooth being restored is at the back of the mouth.

5. How many appointments can I expect?

Treatment with an inlay or onlay typically takes two appointments, though we are also able to offer same-day inlays and onlays, thanks to the state-of-the-art CEREC system. With this sophisticated CAD/CAM system on site it allows us to create and fit your inlay or onlay in a day, so the need for a temporary crown is eliminated.

If you would like to find out more information regarding our treatments

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Oatlands Dental Lounge - Logo
  • Napier House
  • 62 - 64 Bridge Street
  • Walton-on-Thames (Near Weybridge)
  • KT12 1AP