Restore the anatomical shape, aesthetics and impaired function of your tooth.
A crown is a “cap” placed over a damaged tooth and held in place by dental cement. Crowns can be fitted where a tooth has been broken, damaged or decayed. Crowns can be made from gold and metal alloys, acrylic, porcelain and ceramic. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the colour of your natural teeth. Metal alloys are generally stronger than porcelain and may be recommended for back teeth.
These are laboratory-made restorations usually considered for back chewing teeth that are broken down or to replace existing large fillings. They help give the tooth strength or aid in restoring the tooth shape. Sometimes it is considered when a normal filling isn’t strong enough to fill a large hole in a tooth.
An inlay fits within the confines of the teeth, whereas an onlay covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth. Inlays and onlays can generally last anywhere between 5-15 years, depending on regular oral hygiene and dental habits.
Within the dental industry, we understand that it can be confusing with the terminology of crowns, inlays, o-lays and fillings overlapping. However, don’t worry, we will break everything down for you so that you can clearly see the options available to you.
