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Procedures

Inlays

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ceramic
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$-$$$$ (per tooth. Depends on number of surfaces.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Greater if treated teeth are not well isolated
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Good
Wear properties
Wear properties
Very good
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Greater if treated teeth are not well isolated from mouth moisture
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Poor to fair
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Most conservative. Comparable to composite resin fillings.
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Average
metallic
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
Relative cost of procedure ($-$$$$$)
$$-$$$$ (per tooth. Depends on number of surfaces.)
Time commitment (average)
Time commitment (average)
2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
Temporary discomfort potential
Temporary discomfort potential
Average
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Cosmetic results (how it looks)
Poor
Wear properties
Wear properties
Excellent
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential
Average
Fracture resistance
Fracture resistance
Fair
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Tooth reduction (amount required)
Most conservative. Comparable to composite resin fillings.
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
Corrosion, metal sensitivity/allergy potential
None
Soft tissue irritation potential
Soft tissue irritation potential
Average