This post from The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale describes the difference between two common restorations, the inlay and the onlay.
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew, the surfaces of your molars may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay.
Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice of an inlay or onlay depends on how much decay and tooth loss has taken place.
An inlay resembles a filling and fills a small part of the tooth, while an onlay covers one or more of the cusps on the top of the tooth. Both are made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain.
Inlays and onlays safeguard the tooth from further damage, provide natural function, and are durable and inconspicuous.
At The Fort Union Dentist in Midvale we provide complete restorative dentistry. People from Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, Murray, and Sugar House also improve their smiles with our cosmetic dentistry. Call us to schedule an appointment today!
Contact The Fort Union Dentist:
801-676-8100
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1275 E. Fort Union Blvd Ste 200
Midvale, Utah
84047