My next article will focus on the alternative to white fillings, which are porcelain onlays and inlays. These are, on the whole, laboratory made restorations for the teeth. These are often required when extra strength is required to protect the underlying tooth that cannot be afforded by direct white fillings.
There are many advantages to porcelain inlays and onlays.
1. They are biocompatible and therefore there is no issue with any toxic component.
2. They have similar wear strengths to tooth enamel.
3. They do not shrink.
4. They do not take up moisture over time leading to material distortion.
5. Porcelain does not change colour or stain.
6. Porcelain can be used to restore heavily broken teeth, even those with only a third of the remaining underlying tooth available.
7. Porcelain can be adhesively bonded to the underlying tooth, creating a super seal from bacteria.
8. Porcelain inlays and onlays require less tooth preparation than conventional crowns.
9. As they are made in the laboratory, the technician will be able to create all manner of contours and adaptations that would not be possible with a direct filling.
10. Porcelain inlays and onlays look just like teeth!
If you would like totally biocompatible porcelain restorations for your teeth, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0207 7311162 or e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk
