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Onlays

Compare treatment options

Comparing attributes for a procedure and its treatment options can be useful when making treatment decisions.

Irreversible pulpitis/infection potential

  • Crowns; solid porcelain
    Above average
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to high noble metal
    Above average
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to non-noble metal
    Above average
  • Crowns; solid high noble metal
    Average
  • Crowns; solid non-noble metal
    Average
  • Crowns; provisional, metal
    Average
  • Crowns; provisional, acrylic
    Average
  • Fillings & core buildups; silver
    Depends on size and depth
  • Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
    Greater if treated teeth are not well isolated from mouth moisture
  • Onlays; metallic
    Average
  • Onlays; ceramic
    Greater if teeth are not well isolated from mouth moisture when onlays are bonded