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When a tooth develops a cavity
 or larger amounts of decay,

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your dentist may use a dental inlay
 or onlay to restore your tooth's health.

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Most often used on the back
 teeth or molars.

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Dental inlays and onlays
 are the restorations

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that most dentists use
 when there is too much damage

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for a filling to repair,
 but not enough to require a crown.

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Both dental inlays and onlays are great
 for restoring damaged teeth.

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But what is the difference
 between the two?

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A dental inlay is used
 when the damage does not reach the cusps

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or the rounded edges
 of the tooth biting surface.

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However, if the decay extends to one
 or more of the cusps,

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a dental onlay is the ideal choice.

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As your dentist examines your oral health
 and the extent of your tooth damage,

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he or she will help.

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You know which type of restoration
 is best for your smile.

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Unlike traditional dental

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fillings, inlays and onlies are fabricated
 in a dental laboratory.

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This gives them their more common
 name of indirect fillings.

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The process of receiving a dental inlay
 or onlay involves

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two visits to your dentist.

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In the first visit,

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your dentist will clean your teeth
 and remove any decay or damage.

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Then he or she will take
 an impression of your teeth,

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which will be sent into the dental lab,
 where it will be

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custom made to fit your specific
 tooth, shape and size.

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In your second visit,
 your dentist will make sure

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that your custom inlay or onlay
 fits your tooth.

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If you're inlay or onlay, fits properly.

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Your dentist will cement it into place,
 leaving you with an

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exceptional restoration
 that renews your tooth structure.

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One of the most common

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materials used to create dental inlays
 and onlays is porcelain.

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Porcelain is favored

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by dentists and patients
 alike for its beautiful tooth like luster.

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It can be colored to precisely match
 a patient's natural teeth and retain

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some of the tooth's natural translucence,
 resulting in a seamless restoration.

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Porcelain is also an ideal
 material for inlays

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and onlays because of its
 strength and durability.

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It is sturdy enough to support
 normal biting and chewing,

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but not so rigid as to cause problems
 with other teeth.

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In addition, porcelain
 is completely biocompatible,

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meaning that it won't interact

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negatively with your body
 the way other restoration materials can.

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Once your permanent inlay
 or onlay has been placed,

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you can continue your dental hygiene
 habits as normal.

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Daily brushing and flossing and keeping
 your bi-annual visits to the dentist

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will help make sure that your tooth does
 not succumb to severe damage again.

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Regular dental visits can also help
 you avoid getting an inlay or onlay

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because your dentist
 will be able to identify and treat

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tooth decay before it
 causes severe damage to your teeth.

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If you have damage
 to your back teeth, talk

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with your dentist to see if a dental inlay
 or onlay is right for you.

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These restorations are designed
 to restore your tooth's health

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and protect it from further damage.

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All while helping
 you maintain a beautiful smile.