Ceramic Inlays

What is an inlay?
Inlays are indirect fillings applied in back teeth (premolars, molars). After removal of the old, defect filling or caries, an impression is made of the cavity (that is the drilled out defect). A filling is then made in the laboratory from gold or ceramic, which fits the cavity with the utmost precision and restores the original form of the tooth. In the second session, the inlay is cemented into place. Large inlays which cover the cusps are referred to as onlays.

For many years, gold inlays have been the tried and tested solution and have a long lifespan. Today, aesthetic awareness has led to a decline in their use.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CERAMIC INLAYS?
Ceramic inlays have no metal core and are therefore translucent. They are bonded to the tooth using a special adhesive method, leaving no marginal gaps. A chemical bond is created between tooth and ceramic, restoring weakened teeth to their original strength. The high translucency yields an exceptional aesthetic quality.
Ceramic is exceedingly biocompatible. For example, allergies such as to certain alloys are unknown.
Ceramic inlays are long-lasting. The following diagram shows the longevity comparison between composite fillings and ceramic inlays.

Can all teeth be fitted with ceramic inlays?
In principle, all back teeth (molars and premolars) can be fitted with porcelain inlays. Front teeth (incisors and canines), on the other hand, are treated with composites. Only in cases where the defect (caries or filling) reaches deep under the gum, or where the remaining tooth substance is weak and brittle (for example root-canal-treated teeth), is a crown the better and lasting alternative.

Tooth crystal involves putting precious, semi-precious or metal crystals onto the teeth so that the teeth shine whenever you smile.The Jewel is stuck on the tooth with an adhesive substance used in dental practices.The best part of this latest aesthetic feature in cosmetic dentistry is that there is no drilling involved and the procedure is completely painless. The process of fixing a crystal just takes around 15-20 minutes. So, you need not hold much patience for this procedure.

It can last for a relatively long period if maintained properly. It makes the procedure worth the investment. Our cosmetic dental specialists will ensure that you get quality tooth crystal is placed over the teeth so that the aesthetic features are seen visibly when the patient smiles. If it gets loose unexpectedly, it can be re-attached without much hassle. The jewel is a tiny glass crystal with no sharp edges. If swallowed, it will come out naturally. So, you can see that there are almost no side effects of this new type of jewelry. Whenever you wish to remove your crystal, it can be taken off by a dentist.

Tooth Crystals are now available in different colors too. They are available as blue crystals and sapphire white colors. The later one is in more demand yet the former one is an upcoming choice of increasing number of individuals. So, you can see that not only you will be able to choose the tooth crystal but also the color of the crystals according to your choice. It is always recommended to get dental cleaning procedures done even if you have the crystal fixed on your tooth. The tooth crystal is dealt in a soft manner to avoid its removal. We ensure that you have pleasant experiences with your tooth crystal placement procedure and stay happy with it for an appreciable time period.