PORCELAIN INLAYS AND ONLAYS AT BRISBANE SMILE BOUTIQUE

Did you know that silver amalgam fillings expand and contract with fluctuating temperatures?

Every time you sip hot coffee or indulge in ice cream, the metal fillings in your mouth are slightly moving. This movement can let in bacteria and lead to further decay, which is why more and more patients are asking Brisbane Smile Boutique about dental inlays and onlays.

Candidates for Inlays and Onlays

If you have tooth decay or similar structural damage to the tooth, you may like to consider inlays and onlays, as an alternative to a more invasive dental crown procedure, which covers the entire visible surface of the tooth above the gum line. Inlays and onlays can also be a stronger alternative to direct composite resin fillings.

How Inlays and Onlays Work

Inlays and onlays are tooth coloured restorations made in a dental laboratory to prefectly fit the shape of your teeth. The procedure takes two visits to our cosmetic dental practice. During the first visit, your tooth will be prepared by removing the decay or old restoration from your tooth. Our cosmetic dentist will then scan your tooth which will be shared with the lab where your dental restoration will be made with a master ceramist.

At your second appointment, the inlay or onlay will be bonded to your teeth to restore the appearance and function of natural tooth enamel. Many of our patients appreciate the whiter smiles that inlay and onlay dental restorations give them, not to mention the strength and durability.

Dr Leila Haywood has dedicated her career to providing patients with the highest quality of dental care. If you would like to find out if you are a suitable candidate for inlays or onlays, call Brisbane Smile Boutique Dentists on 07 3391 2504.