Tooth-Colored Onlays/Crowns
For decades, dentists have had to use unsightly—even potentially hazardous materials, like mercury—to fill decaying teeth. Silver amalgam fillings can expand with age and break down, often leading to renewed decay, and eventually requiring a crown.
New materials, such as composite resins and porcelain, are giving people with fillings a much better, risk-free option. The benefits of resin and ceramic onlays include:
- Restoration to nearly the full strength of the original tooth
- Removal of less of the original tooth, making the tooth stronger and less likely to crack or break, or necessitate a crown down the road
- Healthier for gums, with their tooth-colored composite allowing them to be placed above the gumline
- Resins contain fluoride, which can help prevent new decay
- Resins and ceramics can be matched to your exact tooth color, giving you a uniform, natural smile
Whether you replace just one or all of your fillings with resin or ceramic onlays, you will be confident in their natural feeling and beautiful appearance.
