Inlay, onlay: what is the difference?
- Inlay: replaces tissue inside the crown of the tooth, between the cusps.
- Onlay: also covers one or more cusps that have been weakened.
- Both are made in the laboratory from medical-grade ceramic, then bonded onto the prepared tooth.
Why choose an inlay-onlay rather than a large filling?
Beyond a certain volume, composite fillings tend to deform, leak or fracture the tooth. A ceramic inlay-onlay restores the original anatomy of the tooth with much greater mechanical resistance over time.
- Maximum preservation of remaining healthy enamel and dentin.
- No need to devitalize the tooth when the pulp is healthy.
- Optimized chewing function and natural esthetic result.
The treatment step by step at Le Chesnay
- Clinical and radiographic assessment to confirm that an inlay-onlay is indicated.
- Conservative preparation of the cavity, then digital impression.
- Custom fabrication of the ceramic piece in a partner laboratory.
- Adhesive bonding under microscope, control of the bite and final polishing.
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