A dental inlay is a type of indirect filling intended to repair a tooth with mild decay or damage that is too severe for a conventional filling but not bad enough to necessitate a crown. Inlays serve to strengthen teeth, improve their appearance, and prevent further degeneration.
Dental inlays are custom-made tooth restorations that produce a seamless fit within tooth grooves and remain inside the cusps. The materials used in creating inlays include porcelain together with composite resin or gold to give durable solutions while maintaining a natural tooth appearance. Inlays are not like regular fillings; they are instead created in a dental lab and then bonded to the tooth.
A dentist may recommend a dental inlay if:
This procedure normally takes two visits. The dentist removes decaying parts in the first visit and obtains an impression of the tooth. A temporary filling may be done while the inlay is being prepared in a lab. The permanent inlay is then bonded on the second visit, and this restoration would last long as well as be firmly in place.
Dental inlays are a great option for patients seeking a strong, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing solution for damaged teeth.
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