Inlays and Onlays (Aesthetic Fillings)

Porcelain inlay and onlay fillings are developed to overcome the disadvantages of composite and amalgam fillings and they are preferred in terms of aesthetics and durability. Composite filling pastes shrink a few percent in volume during hardening.

On the other hand, amalgam fillings are not preferred for aesthetic and sanitary concerns. Hence, porcelain fillings are used to eliminate such undesirable situations.

If for some reason, the half of tooth surface is lost due to a decay or trauma, the standard fillings will not be successful and long-lasting. Moreover, if we consider applying a crown to this tooth, the natural tooth would be cut even if there is no need.

In these cases, the inlays and onlays constitute the best solutions.

These fillings, which aim to process the missing parts of the teeth and create the teeth resembling the natural teeth, are also used not only to restore the decays but also to eliminate aesthetic concerns by changing the color and shape of the teeth.

In addition, it is one of the preferred applications since it is possible to complete the treatment in one session. The biggest advantage of the inlays and onlays is that are flexible and easy to shape.

After the tooth is cleaned from cavities, the cavity is prepared and the mouth is scanned with an intraoral camera.  Within the concept of Single-Session Dentistry, the measurements are transferred to the computer with CAD CAM technology.

Either automatically processed in the software, or processed manually by the dentist, porcelain filling appropriate for the cavity is designed. Afterwards, the designed fillings are sent to the micro bur with one command and the desired porcelain fillings are produced from the ready-made porcelain cubes.

Hence, the prepared porcelain filling is bonded to the tooth with a system called bonding system. With the CEREC CAD CAM system, porcelain filling is created in the clinical environment and flawlessly applied to the patient’s mouth within 1-2 hours.

• Eliminating the permanent discolourations in teeth
• Repairing decayed and broken teeth for any reason
• For closing the spaces between the teeth or making the teeth longer
• This treatment is used to create a special smile design by changing shape in teeth.

• Since they have the same color as the natural tooth, they look natural and aesthetic; it is hard to distinguish with the naked eye.
• They are very resistant to chewing forces.

There will be no unnecessary cut in the teeth, the healthy tooth texture is preserved to the maximum, and just it is the case for the laminate veneers.

• Since it uses the porcelain as the material, there will be no discolouration, just like it occurs in composite fillings.

Hence, the treatment life is longer than composite fillings.

• Fully compatible with mouth tissues. Does not cause any allergic reaction.
• Depending on years and usage, there is no wear or breakage.

In addition to being aesthetic, thanks to digital dentistry and CAD CAM system, the treatment can be completed in short time (1 session).

Since porcelain surfaces are polished (glazed), so food residues do not stick, hence, this treatment is hygienic. Tight space fulfillment keeps bacteria at bay.

• Since the filling material is porcelain, there will no sensitivity to hot or cold sensitivity as it occurs in the case of composite filling applications and there will be no decay again.
• Since it requires a special bonding technique, there will be no leakage from the edges.

Since porcelain inlay and onlay fillings are prepared on the computer after taking 3D photos by using CAD CAM technology, they are imitating perfectly the missing contours of the teeth as well as contact sites with adjacent teeth.

This prevents the accumulation of food between the teeth and this will not be an issue. So the patient will be very comfortable with the treatment. After porcelain inlay onlay fillings, the patient will not have any problems when consuming hard foods such as meat.