Inlays & Onlays.
Dental inlays are extremely high quality and long-lasting fillings of porcelain or gold or similar materials. Onlays are extended versions of Inlays and are used to repair a tooth that has fractured or where the area of damage is too large for a filling.
Onlays
Because they can be created from tooth-coloured materials, inlays and onlays are often used to replace metal fillings for patients who desire a more natural looking smile. Their use helps to conserve much of the natural tooth structure.
Inlay placement is usually carried out over two appointments. During your first visit to the dentist, an impression of your tooth will be taken, and a temporary inlay will be placed over the tooth. The dentist will send the impression off to a dental lab, which will create the inlay to match your tooth's specifications. When you return to the dentist's office, the temporary inlay will be removed and the permanent one will be placed carefully over your tooth. There is no downtime after receiving a dental inlay, only a mild level of tenderness in the treated area, so you can return to work or other activities as soon as you leave the office.
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns
Crowns are fitted to teeth that are heavily filled, chipped or broken. Porcelain or Ceramic crowns are designed and handcrafted to precisely the right shape and shade to suit you. They will improve your smile dramatically, restoring both your appearance and functionality of damaged teeth.
At the Aigburth Dental Practice you can have Cerec crown, inlays and onlays which can be made and fitted on the same day. Porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays will be made by our highly skilled technicians.
Bridges
Gaps in the mouth can lead to increased stresses on your other teeth and affect the way you bite and chew; a bridge can resolve these issues as well as giving an enhanced aesthetic appearance
There are different types of bridge which use different fixing methods. Fixed bridges and bonded bridges are the two most common kinds.
Bridges work best for patients who have only a few missing teeth. Both fixed and bonded bridges require that the adjoining teeth be healthy and have adequate gum and root support.