DBDENT CLINIC
  • Who we are
    • Our team
    • Certificates
    • DBDENT CLINIC
    • Clinical cases
  • X-ray
  • Services
    • Endodontics
    • Digital dentistry
    • Laser dentistry
    • Prophylaxis, Therapy, Periodontology
    • Orthopedics and Restorative Dentistry
    • Oral Surgery
    • Orthodontics >
      • Cfast Braces
      • Inman Aligner Braces
      • Invisible aligners. SmileTru
    • Dental Implants
    • Dermal Fillers.Hialuronica.
  • Information
    • FAQ
    • Useful Dental Information
    • Blog
  • Contact
  • Weather

Indirect fillings

9/3/2017

 
What Are Indirect Fillings? Indirect fillings are similar to composite or tooth-colored fillings except they are made in a dental laboratory and require two visits before being placed. Indirect fillings are considered when not enough tooth structure remains to support a filling but the tooth is not so severely damaged that it needs a crown.

 During the first visit, decay or an old filling is removed. An impression is taken to record the shape of the tooth being repaired and the teeth around it. The impression is sent to a dental lab that will make the indirect filling. A temporary filling (described below) is placed to protect the tooth while the restoration is being made. During the second visit, the temporary filling is removed, and the dentist will check the fit of the indirect restoration. Provided the fit is acceptable, it will be permanently cemented into place.
There are two types of indirect fillings -- inlays and onlays.
  • Inlays are similar to fillings but the entire work lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of the tooth.
  • Onlays are more extensive than inlays, covering one or more cusps. Onlays are sometimes called partial crowns.
Inlays and onlays are more durable and last much longer than traditional fillings -- up to 30 years. They can be made of tooth-colored composite resin, porcelain, or gold. Inlays and onlays weaken the tooth structure, but do so to a much lower extent than traditional fillings.
Another type of inlay and onlay -- direct inlays and onlays -- follow similar processes and procedures as the indirect, but the difference is that direct inlays and onlays are made in the dental office and can be placed in one visit. The type of inlay or onlay used depends on how much sound tooth structure remains and consideration of any cosmetic concerns.

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-fillings


Comments are closed.

    Author

    Dr Bogdan Krastev PhD

    Archives

    May 2017
    March 2017
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Monday to Friday                                          08:00-19:00
Saturday                                   09:00-17:00
Sunday ​                                   09:00-15:00

Telephone

DBdent clinic: 032/258679
Mobile: 

Dr Bogdan Krastev 0897988845
Dr Iliana Boyuklieva 
0895480849
Dr Svetoslava Savtova 0887438658
Dr Pamela Kuzeva 00885783035

​

Email

[email protected]
  • Who we are
    • Our team
    • Certificates
    • DBDENT CLINIC
    • Clinical cases
  • X-ray
  • Services
    • Endodontics
    • Digital dentistry
    • Laser dentistry
    • Prophylaxis, Therapy, Periodontology
    • Orthopedics and Restorative Dentistry
    • Oral Surgery
    • Orthodontics >
      • Cfast Braces
      • Inman Aligner Braces
      • Invisible aligners. SmileTru
    • Dental Implants
    • Dermal Fillers.Hialuronica.
  • Information
    • FAQ
    • Useful Dental Information
    • Blog
  • Contact
  • Weather