What are the benefits of inlays and onlays?

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    Minimally invasive

    More of the healthy tooth is preserved when an inlay or onlay is placed.

  • Types of inlay and onlay

    Durable

    Inlays and onlays are considered more durable and stable than fillings.

  • Dental plan on tablet

    Bespoke

    We ensure your inlay or onlay is tailored to fit for a seamless blend into your tooth.

  • Woman eating

    Strong

    Inlays and onlays protect your tooth and are a long-term solution for restoring tooth function.

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What does the treatment involve?

Firstly, we remove any areas of decay or old fillings and carefully clean your tooth.

We take images and impressions of your tooth, which are used by a dental laboratory to create your custom-made inlay or onlay. The accurate impressions mean it will exactly match the area to be filled.

We fit a temporary restoration on your tooth to protect the prepared cavity between appointments.

When your inlay or onlay is ready, we check it for fit and comfort before fixing it permanently into place using a strong dental adhesive.
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Frequently asked questions

Inlays and onlays are made from hard-wearing materials, including porcelain and composite resin, and if aesthetics is not an issue, gold can be used to provide a particularly durable restoration.

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Thornhill Dental is able to accept referrals for Orthopantomogram x-rays from other dental practitioners. Referrals can be made on a private basis or NHS basis (if the patient is undergoing NHS treatment at their own practice).