Earlier Dental care only meant treatment of dental problems and enhancing dental health. But at present cosmetic dentistry is starting to gain popularity among general people.

1. Cosmetic Dentistry: inlays and onlays
Earlier Dental care only meant treatment of dental problems and enhancing dental health. But at present
cosmetic dentistry is starting to gain popularity among general people. At Columbia Dental Care there
are several cosmetic dentistry services available, two of them being inlays and onlays. Now, not a lot of
people will be very familiar to these terms. What exactly they mean? In simple words, they can be called
partial crowns for teeth. We are all aware of what crowns are. So this might help us understand the terms
better.
More information about inlays and onlays
It has already been mentioned that the inlays and onlays are more like partial crowns. A specific tooth is
taken as their base and then it is topped up y inlays or onlays.
• Why does one require inlays and onlays?
They act a sort of protective cap for the tooth and prevent it from further damage. Also inlays and
onlays keep the tooth in proper shape. Uneven or broken tooth is not a pleasant site. Thus these
can be used in order to look better. Inlay can be used in toth that are not too damaged, while
extensively damaged tooth needs onlays.
• What is the process of putting inlays and onlays?
The process is not too complicated whereby such covering is put on the tooth. The first step
consists or removal of the decayed tooth and then taking a mould in the shape of the tooth. Then
it is sent to the dental laboratory where a restoration is created using porcelain or composite resin.
This takes a while and therefore the patient is given a temporary inlay or onlay. Next the
permanent inlay or onlay is fixed to the decayed tooth with cement. Your new and properly
shaped tooth is ready.
The inlays or onlays can be very useful in protecting the mouth from getting scratched by the broken
tooth.
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