Basics of Dental Onlay - Health - Dental Care

It is important to look after your teeth properly. If you even have a hunch that something is going to go wrong or is wrong with your teeth then it is very important that you visit a dentist. If the requirement is dental restoration then you have two options: Dental Inlay Dental OnlayLet us take up dental onlay and define and talk about the hows and whys of it. Dental onlay is designed as a procedure which is necessary for cavities that are large and for which dental fillings will not work and also dental crowns is not an option. Fabrication of a dental onlay is dependant on the patient's requirement and his/her necessity. Three types of onlays are available depending on the materials used for its construction. Porcelain based dental onlay Gold plated onlays Composite resin onlaysonlay is a very traditional dental restoration process. It is advantageous because it does not require too much skimming of the existing tooth area. Unlike metal fillings, the dental onlay can be used to treat the damaged area, leaving much more of the original tooth structure intact. It is also strengthens the teeth and also provides long lasting protection for the tooth.

The procedure of getting a dental onlay is not too complicated. Initially, your dentist is required to examine your mouth for any cavities, decay, existing fillings, crowns and the extent of the damage. After a thorough examination, if it is found that the decay exists beyond the cusps of the tooth then the process of getting a onlay is finalized. On your next visit, the dentist would take your tooth impressions and send it to a dental lab for the onlay fabrication. The lab technicians at the dental lab would then build custom dental onlay for the patient. In the meantime, the patent would be fitted with a temporary dental onlay.

Once the onlay fabrication is complete, the lab returns it to the dentist and it is then fitted on to the damaged area of the patient after removing the temporary dental onlay. The placement of onlay does not require the use any advanced technology. It is simple and straightforward procedure and patient can walk out immediately without any need of rest. There have been cases where complexities have arisen but the chances are one in hundred. The cost of getting a onlay varies from one dentist to the other. It also depends on the location and the charges demanded by the dental laboratory.