Dental Crowns in Torrevieja

Table of Contents

1. Indications
2. Advantages of inlays over composite fillings
3. Benefits of inlays
4. Drawbacks of inlays
5. Types of inlays fabricated at AP-Denta clinic
6. How E-Max ceramic inlays are made

Inlays and Onlays — Restorations in Ceramic or Precious Metal Alloys

Indications:

• In cases where the tooth presents a considerably large defect, for example as a result of decay, chipping or wear.
• In cases where it is not possible to re-establish tight interproximal contact between adjacent teeth using conventional filling material.

Advantages of Inlays over Composite Fillings

Composite resin is, by its very nature, a plastic material, and when used to restore a large defect it withstands masticatory forces considerably less effectively than ceramic.

As a result, a filling of significant size may over time:

• chip;
• crack;
• wear down;
• lose marginal integrity;
• change colour.

Composite fillings therefore frequently require repair or may need to be replaced altogether. As a general rule, standard composite fillings have a lifespan of 3 to 8 years.

Inlays are micro-prosthetic restorations and are fabricated in a dental laboratory. Ceramic inlays are free from the shortcomings associated with composite material, and their lifespan is 10 years or more, provided that meticulous home oral hygiene is maintained and regular preventive check-ups are attended.

Benefits of Inlays:

• do not chip, crack or wear down;
• do not stain from food colourings;
• precise correspondence to the patient's occlusion;
• restoration of anatomical tooth form and re-establishment of tight interproximal contact;
• preservation of the original appearance throughout the entire service life.

Drawbacks of Inlays:

• placement requires several appointments;
• considerably more expensive than conventional fillings.

Types of Inlays Fabricated at AP-Denta Clinic:

• E-Max ceramic inlays. These match natural teeth in both colour and form, and as a result provide a maximally natural appearance.
• Precious metal inlays (gold, platinum). These are rarely fabricated nowadays owing to their poor aesthetic qualities; however, they are considered one of the most reliable and durable methods of tooth restoration.

How E-Max Ceramic Inlays Are Made (read more here)

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