Inlay/Onlay
Inlay
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The broken or decayed tooth is prepared and an inlay is made and fitted to the tooth. Under NHS regulations, the inlay provided is gold in colour. Craigmillar Dental Centre will offer patients the option of a more cosmetic white porcelain inlay on a private basis, if appearance is an issue.
Onlay
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Depending on the extent of the repair required, sometimes the full top surface of the tooth is removed. A full onlay is then produced to replace the biting surface. Under NHS regulations, the onlays provided are gold in colour. Craigmillar Dental Centre will offer the patient the more cosmetic option of a white porcelain onlay on a private basis if appearance is an issue.