Dental Fillings in Brampton

At South Brampton Dental, our dental professionals are trained and experienced in applying both inlays and onlays. If you have large areas of tooth decay, an inlay or onlay is a durable alternative to a filling. Both are designed to fill large spaces; inlays fill large gaps in the middle of teeth, while onlays cover the entire biting surface on top of the tooth. Both are created from a composite resin that looks natural and bonds to the tooth for a seamless match.

Crowns vs. Fillings vs. Inlays / Onlays

Fillings work well for small cavities (holes) in the teeth. However, larger gaps caused by tooth decay that runs through the center of a tooth or damage the top of a tooth sometimes require a stronger restorative solution. Because inlays and onlays are created at a dental laboratory and custom-fitted to your tooth, the result is a durable, partial restoration that will strengthen the natural tooth. The end result is a perfectly-fitted option that doesn’t require a full crown but is more robust than a simple filling.

What to Expect from the Procedure

The procedure to apply an inlay or an onlay often takes more than one appointment. During the first visit, we’ll clean up and prepare the damaged tooth. Then we’ll take an impression of your teeth for the dental lab where highly trained professionals will use modern dental technology to create a custom-fitted inlay or onlay, depending on your needs. During the second visit, we will fit the partial restoration to your tooth, ensuring your bite is comfortable and even before cementing it in place.