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Procedures

Onlays

Consumer information

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