Dental Inlays & Onlays Collingwood

Although these terms are often used together, they are still separate restorative techniques used by dentists to reach similar results. Dental Inlays are typically smaller and fill cavities and spaces between the cusps, while Dental Onlays can fill the same spaces and also cover the cusps if necessary.

Essentially, Onlays are slightly larger and can cover more area than Inlays. However, both serve the same function in restoring the tooth to its original function and aesthetics and are made of the same materials.

There are many benefits to Inlays and Onlays as they are not quite as complex as a Dental Crown, but more stable and durable than a Dental Filling. Our Collingwood Dentists will be able to provide their recommendations for your unique oral health condition.

Here are a few Benefits of Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays:

– Durability and Strength

Higher level of durability and strength than traditional Dental Fillings

– Stain Resistant

Materials used are typically stain resistant

– Life Expectancy

Long life expectancy assuming proper maintenance, check-ups, and oral hygiene

– Colour & Shade Matching

High level of aesthetics and can achieve a very close match to the shade and colour of the natural tooth

A Dental Inlay or Dental Onlay is typically needed when there is moderate to severe damage to a tooth’s chewing surface and a regular Dental Filling is deemed to be insufficient in maintaining the integrity of the tooth’s structure.

Here are a few reasons why you may need a Dental Inlay or Dental Onlay:

• Broken or Fractured tooth that affects the chewing surface of the tooth
• Significant decay that affects the tooth’s chewing surface and overall structural integrity
• A Dental Crown does not have enough tooth material to be supported
• A traditional Dental Filling would not be strong enough to maintain the strength the tooth requires

Dental Inlays and Onlays are very similar to Dental Crowns in that they typically require two appointments to complete and involve sending impressions to a dental laboratory for creation.

Here is how the Dental Inlay and Dental Onlay process works:

– Your First Appointment

The first appointment involves preparing your damaged tooth for the Dental Inlay or Onlay. This includes removing decay and preparing the shape of the tooth to be ready for its Inlay or Onlay. Once the tooth is prepared, your dentist or dental assistant from Collingwood Family Dental will take impressions to send to the professional dental laboratory for its creation. Your dentist will also ‘shade match’ to make sure the Inlay or Onlay matches the exact shade of your existing tooth structure.

Your dentist will also place a temporary filling so that your prepared tooth is protected between appointments and you are still able to eat and drink. This appointment will likely take between 45 and 90 minutes to complete, depending on the complexity of the case and oral health condition of the patient.

– Your Second Appointment

Your second appointment will include the cementation of the lab’s Dental Inlay or Dental Onlay. First, your temporary filling will be removed and then your dentist will cement and finalize your new Inlay or Onlay. Your dentist will check all margins, shades, and bite alignment to make sure everything is in perfect order. This appointment typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case and the oral health condition of the patient.

If you have any questions about the process of getting Dental Inlays or Onlays in Collingwood, our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental would be happy to help!

In general, the cost of Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays depends on the complexity of the case and the oral health condition of the patient. However, in most cases, the cost of Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays is more expensive than traditional Dental Fillings but similar to Dental Crowns.

Here are a few factors which significantly affect the cost of Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays:

• Material Used (Gold, Ceramics, Porcelain, Composite Resin)
• Number of teeth that are being restored
• Experience of the dentist (a Specialist will cost more than a General Dentist)
• Any additional treatment that is required if trauma or extensive decay is present

The actual cost of a Dental Inlay or Onlay is difficult to estimate when so many factors and variables are involved. However, you can expect to pay somewhere in the range of $500 to $1,500 per tooth that requires restoration. This does not include fees for Dental X-Rays, Exams, Consultations, or any other dental services. At Collingwood Family Dental, our fees are based on the current year’s Ontario Dental Fee Guide, provided by the Ontario Dental Association. These fees are subject to annual updates, decided on by the Ontario Dental Association.

To get a more accurate quote or estimate, feel free to schedule a Free Consultation with our dentists in Collingwood. Our team will be able to assess your unique oral health condition and provide recommendations for treatment. We also offer sedation and financial options to help make your visit more comfortable.

Dental Inlays and Onlays are often covered by Dental Insurance Plans under Major Restorative work. However, not all Dental Insurance Plans cover Major Restorative work, and some only cover a percentage of the fees. As there are many uncertainties involved, our team at Collingwood Family Dental is always willing to look over your coverage and even submit a pre-determination to see if your Dental Insurance Plan will cover Dental Inlays or Onlays.

At Collingwood Family Dental, we offer Direct Insurance Billing as a convenient service for our patients. This means we submit dental claims and collect payments on the behalf of our patients, helping them to avoid the time-consuming, and often frustrating, paperwork and collection processes.