ENDO RESTORATION

ENDO RESTORATION

INLAY / ONLAY

Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay, which is similar to a filling, is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth. An onlay is a more substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay, but extending out over on or more of the cusps of the tooth. In some cases, where the damage of the tooth is not extensive enough to merit an entire crown, onlays can provide an extremely good alternative.

Traditionally, gold has been the material of choice for inlays and onlays. In recent years, however, porcelain has become increasingly popular due to its strength and color, which can potentially match the natural color of your teeth.

POST AND CORE

Post and core is a dental restoration used to sufficiently build up tooth structure for future restoration when there is not enough tooth structure to properly retain the crown, due to loss of tooth structure to either decay or fracture.  

The post is made of cobalt chrome or in some cases a reinforced fibre structure even all ceramic. The structure is placed within the previous root of the tooth that has had root canal. 

The type of post that can be chosen can depend on a number of factors. Majority of the posts used today are prefabricated. The appropriate size of the post that is selected is determined by the size of the tooth.

Although posts are usually recommended when there is minimal support for a crown, they are not always necessary. The use of a post is determined on an individual basis, based upon support and structural strength required.