A porcelain onlay is similar to a crown in that it is designed to restore a tooth that is broken down so much that a filling is not enough to fix it. If too much of the tooth is missing, the tooth could fracture. A porcelain onlay covers most or all of the chewing surface of the tooth and strengthens it so that it won't fracture.
A crown covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth and wraps around the entire tooth, all the way to the gum line. The porcelain onlay is more conservative. It covers only those parts of the tooth that are weak and it will not go down to the gumline.
At Dr. Porter’s office, we strive to go for the most conservative option for the situation. If you need an onlay, that is what we will complete for you. If there is too much of the tooth broken down, we will opt for the crown option. Either way, you will leave here with the best thing for your mouth.
Cheers to great ceramic restorations! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com
A crown covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth and wraps around the entire tooth, all the way to the gum line. The porcelain onlay is more conservative. It covers only those parts of the tooth that are weak and it will not go down to the gumline.
At Dr. Porter’s office, we strive to go for the most conservative option for the situation. If you need an onlay, that is what we will complete for you. If there is too much of the tooth broken down, we will opt for the crown option. Either way, you will leave here with the best thing for your mouth.
Cheers to great ceramic restorations! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com
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