When a tooth has damage too extensive for a standard filling but not severe enough to require a full crown, Inlays and Onlays offer the perfect solution. Often called “partial crowns,” these custom-made restorations are fabricated in a dental lab and then permanently bonded to your tooth, providing superior strength, precision, and longevity compared to a large filling.
At Wallan Dental, we use high-quality materials, such as porcelain, for these restorations, ensuring your tooth is protected and the final result blends seamlessly with your natural smile.
Inlays and Onlays are indirect restorations used primarily on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). They are distinguished by the amount of tooth surface they cover:
The decayed or damaged portion of the tooth is carefully removed, and the tooth is prepared. We then take a precise impression (mould) of the prepared tooth. This impression is sent to a specialized dental laboratory, where your custom Inlay or Onlay is meticulously fabricated. A temporary restoration is placed to protect your tooth.
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The temporary restoration is removed, and the final custom-made Inlay or Onlay is carefully checked for fit and bite alignment. Once approved, the restoration is permanently bonded to the tooth using a strong dental cement, restoring strength and function immediately.
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The site is cleaned, and we provide detailed instructions and materials (like gauze) to manage bleeding and ensure proper clotting. We schedule follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
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Discreet, tooth-coloured restorations used to repair teeth damaged by decay or minor chips, bonding seamlessly with your natural tooth structure.
Safe removal of old silver (amalgam) fillings and replacement with modern, aesthetically superior, and durable white composite material.
Specialized treatment to save a tooth when its nerve and pulp become infected or inflamed, relieving pain and avoiding extraction.
Comfortable removal of teeth that are too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved, performed gently and efficiently.
Utilising advanced dental lasers as a precise tool for certain restorative procedures, often resulting in quicker healing and increased patient comfort.
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No. A crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, whereas an Inlay/Onlay covers only a partial surface. This allows us to preserve significantly more of your healthy tooth structure.
No. A crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, whereas an Inlay/Onlay covers only a partial surface. This allows us to preserve significantly more of your healthy tooth structure.
They are typically made from porcelain (for excellent aesthetics and strength), but can also be made from gold or high-strength composite resin. We recommend porcelain for its natural look and durability on chewing surfaces.
They are typically made from porcelain (for excellent aesthetics and strength), but can also be made from gold or high-strength composite resin. We recommend porcelain for its natural look and durability on chewing surfaces.
With proper care and good oral hygiene, Inlays and Onlays are extremely long-lasting, often remaining intact and functional for 15 to 30 years, which is significantly longer than large composite fillings.
With proper care and good oral hygiene, Inlays and Onlays are extremely long-lasting, often remaining intact and functional for 15 to 30 years, which is significantly longer than large composite fillings.
The procedure requires two appointments. The first is for preparation and impressions (about 60–90 minutes). The second, after the lab fabricates the restoration, is for bonding and final adjustment (about 30–60 minutes).
The procedure requires two appointments. The first is for preparation and impressions (about 60–90 minutes). The second, after the lab fabricates the restoration, is for bonding and final adjustment (about 30–60 minutes).
It's common to experience some mild, temporary sensitivity to hot or cold immediately following the bonding appointment. This usually fades within a few days to a couple of weeks as the tooth settles.
It's common to experience some mild, temporary sensitivity to hot or cold immediately following the bonding appointment. This usually fades within a few days to a couple of weeks as the tooth settles.
Exam, Clean, Fluoride treatment, and X-rays.
