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Onlays

Compare treatment options

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

Time commitment (average)

  • Crowns; solid porcelain
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to high noble metal
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; porcelain fused to non-noble metal
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; solid high noble metal
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; solid non-noble metal
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; provisional, metal
    1 visit; 1 hour. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Crowns; provisional, acrylic
    1 visit; 1 hour. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Fillings & core buildups; silver
    1 visit; 1 to 2 hours. Assuming one quadrant of teeth is treated.
  • Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
    1 visit; 1 to 2 hours. Assuming one quadrant of teeth is treated.
  • Onlays; metallic
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.
  • Onlays; ceramic
    2 visits; 1 to 2 hours + 30 minutes. Assuming one tooth is treated.

Actual time of treatment can vary widely by provider and the needs of the individual patient.