Aug 08 2011
If you have a tooth that has substantial decay, then your dentist may recommend an ‘Inlay’ or an ‘Onlay’. These are similar to filings except they are more substantial, longer wearing, and can fill large holes in your teeth. They are generally a lot better than traditional filings and could make the difference between keeping [...]
Aug 06 2011
Why wait a week or two to have tooth restorations made by a third party when your dentist can do it all then and there while you wait? That what CEREC technology has brought to modern dentistry. CEREC – or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics – is all about completing dental restorations in one [...]
Jul 29 2011
There has been a lot written and said about the use of mercury in amalgam fillings over the last ten years. There are a lot of people who now put off visiting their dentist because they are afraid they may require these fillings. I am not going to argue the pros or cons related to [...]
May 31 2011
Dental inlays are used to either strengthen teeth or to repair teeth that have been damaged through decay. Although more expensive than traditional fillings, they are long wearing and over time tend to be more economical. The inlays themselves are made of either porcelain or ceramics – your dentist will use the most appropriate for [...]
Mar 26 2011
If you are considering having reconstruction work on your teeth, then you may want to ask your dentist about Cerec. What is Cerec? This is one of the big breakthroughs in dentistry that allows your dentist to perform dental reconstruction work in one sitting. This is much more preferable to the multiple sessions that were [...]
Dec 05 2010
Cerec (short for CERamic REConstruction) has become a popular option for many dental patients. There are plenty of reasons for this, too. While the technology may sound old, 2010 marks its 25th birthday as a dental process. The procedure is actually older, having been first developed in 1980 – it took five years of refinement [...]
Jul 15 2010
As a kid, I remember hiding my mouth when I lost one of my front teeth. In fact, for a long time, I didn’t trust my elders when they said that I will get a new tooth soon. I remembered those days for a long time, even after I got my wisdom teeth. Nobody wants [...]
May 20 2010
Dental fillings seem to be the obvious treatment when you have managed to crack or break your teeth. However, filling don’t always suffice. What do you do then? Curse yourself for ruining your teeth? No, you just wait for your dentist to suggest the alternative. And the alternative is an inlay or an onlay.
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Feb 06 2010
If you have cracks in your teeth, don’t panic. And don’t be embarrassed. You can get your teeth restored on your next visit to the dental clinic. Don’t worry even if fillings haven’t worked for your teeth. You dentist will suggest inlays and onlays in such a case.
An inlay is a restorative treatment for [...]
Dec 29 2009
What are inlays and onlays?
Inlays and onlays are a kind of restorative dental treatment that is used to restore cracked and broken teeth.
What do inlays and onlays treat?
Typically, they are used to restore cracks in the teeth. They are also used to restore teeth that have been broken.
Inlays and onlays are used [...]