Inlay Onlay

Inlays and onlays are generally the restorative treatment options we prefer at the point where our teeth need filling. When the tooth is broken as a result of trauma or when there is loss of material due to tooth decay, the lost tissue should be restored. Inlay and onlay methods, which are healthy and long-lasting, can also be preferred. Inlay and onlay basically means the filling prepared from pure porcelain. After the caries is cleaned, the tooth is measured digitally or conventionally, then it is prepared in accordance with the full size of the cavity by scraping from the porcelain blocks and fixed by sticking to the tooth. In order to explain the advantage of this treatment method, it is necessary to talk about the construction technique of the dental filling. While the tooth filling is done, the filling material is made with a method called layering after the carious part is cleaned. This method is hardened by placing the filling material layer by layer. The case material shrinks a little and creates a pulling force on the tooth. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the dental fillings at certain intervals. In inlay and onlay, on the other hand, since the restoration is prepared from porcelain, this pulling force does not occur and provides a much longer usage time. Recommended especially for treatments to be applied to the posterior teeth. is done. questions about inlay onlays What is the difference between what does 1-inlay onlay mean? The only difference between inlay and onlay is the size of the restoration. Smaller restorations are called onlays, while restorations that cover more than one facet of an inlay are called onlays. All other features are the same. Is there a feeling of pain when applying 2-inlay onlays? Inlay onlay treatment is basically like dental filling treatment. It is applied under local anesthesia and no pain is felt.

How many days is the 3-inlay onlay treatment applied and what are the treatment stages? Inlay onlay treatment is usually applied in two sessions, and it is finished either on the day the treatment is started or the next day, depending on the situation. In the first session, the anesthetic gold tooth or the decayed parts of the teeth are cleaned, the cavities are properly prepared and measured. The laboratory is prepared by scraping from porcelain blocks and polished. In the second session, the tooth is polished. treatment is terminated. How long does the 4-inlay onlay treatment last? After inlay onlays are applied to the teeth, the approximate lifespan varies between twelve and fifteen years. After this period, it is appropriate to replace them. However, one of the most important issues is the maintenance of these restorations. Just as our healthy natural teeth can rot, the inlay onlay applied teeth can also rot again. For this reason, care products such as toothbrush and dental floss should be used regularly and with appropriate techniques.