Inlay and Onlay Fillings

They are usually made of materials such as porcelain, composite resin or sometimes gold. Porcelain is often preferred because of its aesthetic appearance and its compatibility with the natural tooth colour.

Aesthetic Appearance: Porcelain inlay fillings provide an aesthetic result because they are similar to the colour and texture of the natural tooth.

Functional Integrity: It supports the chewing function of the tooth and preserves the natural form of the tooth.

Implementation Process

Measurement and Preparation: The first step is to take detailed impressions of the tooth. These impressions are used to prepare the inlay filling in the laboratory.

Laboratory Procedure: The prepared inlay filling is designed exactly according to the impression of the tooth.

Application and Fixation: After the decay is cleaned by the dentist, the inlay filling is placed on the tooth with special adhesives.

Longevity and Durability

Durability: Porcelain inlay fillings offer high strength and durability. When applied and maintained correctly, they can last for many years.

Tooth Protection: Compared to traditional fillings, it requires less tooth tissue to be removed, so more of the tooth’s natural structure is preserved.

Features of Onlay Fillings

Onlay fillings are restorative treatments used to repair large and deep tissue losses on the chewing surface of the tooth. It is generally preferred in cases where one or more protruding parts (cusp) are damaged, requiring restoration of a larger part of the tooth.

It can be made of various materials such as porcelain, composite and sometimes metal. Porcelain is a popular choice due to its natural tooth appearance and colour matching.

Aesthetic Appearance: Onlay fillings provide an aesthetic very close to the appearance of the natural tooth, especially when porcelain is used.

Functional Integrity: By covering the chewing surface of the tooth and damaged protrusions, it improves the chewing function of the tooth and increases its structural integrity.

Application Process

Measurement and Preparation: The impression of the tooth is taken and these impressions are used to prepare the onlay filling in the laboratory.

Laboratory Procedure: The onlay filling is specially designed in accordance with the damaged structure of the tooth.

Application and Fixation: The onlay filling prepared by the dentist is fixed on the tooth using special adhesives.

Longevity and Durability

Durability: Onlay fillers offer excellent strength and longevity. When properly applied and well cared for, they can last for years.

Tooth Protection: It allows more of the tooth’s natural tissue to be preserved, which improves the health and strength of the tooth.

Additional Treatment Methods

Root Canal Treatment: In some cases, the tooth to be filled with onlay or inlay filling may first undergo root canal treatment. This is especially important if there is serious damage or infection in the internal structure of the tooth.

Gum Surgery: Simple surgical procedures (e.g. gingivoplasty) can sometimes be performed to improve gum health and increase the success of the restorative procedure.

Inlay and onlay fillings are functional and aesthetic restorative dental treatment options used to improve oral health and aesthetics. As Ceo Dent, we offer a long-term and healthy solution by preserving the natural structure of the tooth as much as possible. We welcome you to our clinic to make your smile more aesthetic and healthy with inlay and onlay filling procedures.