Inlays and Onlays Pictures
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Performed by Dr. Joel F. Levy
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Case: 12401 Category: Inlays and Onlays Age: 49 Gender: Male Skin Tone: Medium Description: This Patient presented with sensitivity to biting and sensitivity to hot and cold.These symptoms usually are diagnostic of an internal fracture withing the tooth. Since silver amalgams expand at different rates than tooth structure, the constant fatigue on a daily basis can create cracks within the tooth ,around the old silver filling. Here we replace the silver filling with a "white filling" or restoration known as a bonded onlay. Onlays can be made of reinforced resin or porcelain. Both last for many years and protect the natural tooth. Many consider this to be cosmetic dentistry. However, it is also functional dentistry. It is conservative and long lasting. |
After photos were taken 1-4 Weeks after surgery/procedure.
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Details: What a beautiful restoration. It duplicates the tooth structure. It is done while conserving natural tooth and protects the tooth by reinforcing the weak points. All silver fillings wear out. When there are signs of wear or fracture, it is best to replace before the tooth breaks in half and requires either root canal treatment or extraction. It also gives the patient the choice to conserve natural tooth structure without making a crown. | |
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