Dental Crowns vs. Inlays and Onlays
Milwaukie, OR & Oregon City, OR
Dental crowns are caps for a damaged tooth, and as such are called crowns. The materials used to make crowns vary greatly; crowns can be made from ceramics like porcelain, or from metal alloys and gold. Crowns can be metallic in appearance, either gold or gray, but can also be ceramic (or tooth colored, if preferred). Crowns are for anyone who needs a tooth repair or has found themselves with a damaged tooth. Typically, a large cavity, tooth fracture, and prior root canal will warrant the need for dental crowns. We can guide you through the process of dental crowns and help you arrive at your best solution.
There are same-day and multiple-day procedures for crowns, but both processes work in the same fundamental way. The damaged tooth will be filed down into a stump shape, which will create the base for the crown. The crown will be glued with dental adhesive onto the top of the stump, effectively covering the stump with a crown that creates a complete tooth. The difference between same day and multiple day procedures is cost and the time spent waiting for the crown to be completed.
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are another option to dental crowns. The purpose of an inlay is to bridge the gap between two teeth and strengthen the structure, while onlays are used to cover an exposed tooth in order to protect it from damage.
They Are Easier To Fit
Inlays and onlays do not involve invasive procedures and are quite simple to fit on a tooth. An inlay is usually fitted in between two teeth and onlays go over a tooth. Both of these are quick to fit and our professionals ensure they are fitted correctly so that they last a long time. Since there is no recovery time and you won't have to deal with pain, it gets easy to get accustomed to these fixtures inside your mouth easily.
Provides Support
One of the major benefits of inlays and onlays is that they provide support to the neighboring teeth. When there is a large gap between two teeth, it automatically weakens the structure and all of the neighboring teeth begin to become loose over time. This means that you could end up losing your natural teeth if you do not tend to a small dental problem.
Inlays and onlays are a simple solution to support and protect your teeth and their structure. It's better to opt-in for a small dental procedure today rather than having to go in for something more complicated and invasive later on.
If you are struggling with the side-effects or cosmetics pertinent to a damaged tooth, please do not hesitate to contact us here at ComfortCare Dental today so we can help you with a crown, inlay, or onlay.
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