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| After
decay is removed from a tooth, something must be placed in that
space to give strength back to the tooth.: |
| Fillings:
Fillings are the most common restorative procedure..
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| In
addition to fillings, lab fabricated inlays and onlays are sometimes
used. Although many patients think of these as fillings as well,
they are actually different since they are laboratory fabricated.. |
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Our
office only uses mercury-free white fillings. They are an attractive,
durable alternative to silver (amalgam) fillings. White fillings
are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding
tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only on front
teeth, but recently a stronger more durable material has been developed
that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth. |
White Porcelain or Resin inlay or onlay:
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A
porcelain or resin inlay or onlay is used when the cavity is too
big for a filling, but isn't so big that a crown is required. An
inlay is a filling within the cusp tips of the tooth. Onlays (also
known as overlays) will overlay one or more cusps in order to protect
and strengthen the tooth. |
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inlay or onlay may also be made of gold. |
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