Inlay - Onlay Restorations

If there is a serious loss of material due to various reasons (caries, trauma ...) and more than half of the tooth surface is lost, standard fillings cannot show enough success and will not last long. By considering the crown of these teeth, unnecessary compromises are made in the natural tooth structure. In this case, the best solution are  inlays and onlays. Restorative materials frequently used in inlays and onlays,  developed for aesthetic purposes are composite of porcelain. Porcelain inlay and onlay fillings are a type of dental filling developed against some of the disadvantages of composite fillings and amalgam fillings, especially aesthetically preferred.

How Are Inlay-Onlay Restorations Performed?

Since inlay-onlay restorations are prepared in the laboratory, the treatment may take two or three sessions.

In the first session, after the tooth is cleaned of caries, the cavity is prepared and the tooth is measured, the tooth is closed with a temporary filling material. According to the measure taken, the  restoration is prepared in a laboratory environment with a sensitive technology.

In the second session, an inlay or onlay is rehearsed and the restoration is applied  to the tooth by using a special glue after polishing.

Within the concept of digital dentistry, it is also possible to produce porcelain fillings in the office environment with the CAD / CAM system and to adapt to the patient within 1-2 hours. The porcelain filling prepared in this way is adhered to the tooth with a special bonding system called bonding.

What is the Advantage of Inlay-Onlay Restorations?

• Unnecessary tooth cut is not made on teeth, healthy tooth tissue is preserved at maximum level.
• It is very resistant to chewing pressure.
• Provides a perfect aesthetic appearance close to natural teeth.
• They do not separate from each other with teeth in the long term.
• They remain dimensionally stable over the years without wearing down compared to fillings.
• Since the porcelain surfaces are polished (glazed), food residues do not stick and stay hygienic. Bacteria plaque attitude is low.
• Since it is a porcelain material, there is no coloration over time as it is in composite fillings.
• It does not cause any decay under the ceramic filling. Especially if antibacterial materials are used as adhesive, the risk of decay is eliminated.
• Treatment life is longer than composite fillings. Its biological compatibility is better than other filling types. It does not show an allergic reaction.
• They do not create cracks or fractures in teeth. Depending on the years and usage, there is no wear and breakage in the restoration.

In addition to being aesthetic, it can be completed in a short time (in 2 sessions).