01/09/2025
Meet Lloyd! After his dental onlay treatment, he’s sharing how it transformed his smile and boosted his confidence. 🦷✨
Finding a dentist who prioritizes conservative and preventative care made all the difference for him.
A dental onlay is a custom-made restoration designed to cover a larger area of a tooth compared to a simple filling, yet it requires less tooth structure removal than a dental crown. Typically crafted from durable materials such as porcelain or composite resin, onlays are used to repair teeth that have suffered from decay or damage while preserving more of the natural tooth.
The key advantage of an onlay over a dental crown lies in its conservative approach. While crowns encase the entire tooth, often necessitating significant alteration of the tooth structure, onlays allow for maximum preservation. This means that more of the healthy tooth is retained, which is not only beneficial for the overall health of the tooth, but also for maintaining its strength and integrity. In many cases, onlays can be a great option for patients seeking effective and less invasive dental solutions.
