Nowadays, dentistry has come a long way compared to a few years ago and we have more and more advanced techniques that not only improve our aesthetics, but also our oral health and our quality of life. Dental inlay is a clear example of this, as it is a technique that has improved over time and that currently helps us to restore teeth.
What exactly is dental inlay?
It is a treatment that is used to partially restore a tooth, usually the molars. It can be applied after suffering a carious injury or on pieces that have suffered severe dental wear or fissures.
One of its main particularities is that the restoration is made en bloc to measure for the specific tooth. However, to opt for this treatment, the tooth must have a normal anatomical shape, with a crown of sufficient length to retain the restoration. On the other hand, it must be considered that the person has rigorous dental hygiene as well as a low rate of dental caries.
Types of Dental Inlay
Depending on each case, one type or another of dental inlay will be chosen. Depending on the area of the tooth that we are going to restore, we can differentiate three different types:
Inlay Inlay. When the restoration itself does not cover any dental cusps.
Onlay inlay. When the restoration covers one of the cusps.
Overlay inlay. When a complete cuspidal restoration is done.
Depending on each case, we will opt for this treatment or another, since as we have said, a series of circumstances have to be present for it to be effective. It is, without a doubt, essential to have a good diagnosis, which is why we invite you to Clínica Dental Bajo so that our team of professionals can assess your case individually.
Specialists in Dental Inlays in Los Cristianos: Save Your Original Piece
For a dental inlay to be a resounding success and last for decades, high-precision scanning and a top-notch prosthetic laboratory that designs the piece in a millimetric shape are required. At Clínica Bajo we always prioritise the preservation of your natural teeth before resorting to more invasive treatments. If you have a broken tooth, an extensive cavity or have just had a root canal, we invite you to visit us. Our dentistry team in Los Cristianos will evaluate your case to restore the strength, function, and natural beauty of your smile with full guarantee. Make your appointment today!
