Dental prosthetics (replacement of missing teeth)
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Visitor asks:
Hello.
For replacement of an old filling in my lower first molar, my dentist said that an inlay would be necessary.
After looking at prices, I noticed a considerable difference between the price of a filling and an inlay, so I would like to know whether an inlay is really necessary for this tooth or whether a new filling would be good enough — considering that I already have a filling there now? I have no problems with the tooth apart from the worn filling.
The dentist only looked at the tooth superficially; he did not open it to actually see how much of the tooth is damaged or needs to be removed.
Does an inlay actually provide a health advantage or is it only aesthetic?
Thank you very much for your answer and kind regards!
Simona
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If there is more extensive destruction of the dental crown, an inlay is certainly a better solution (for example compared with a white filling). The material is considerably stronger and the seal is better... The alternative to this solution is, of course, a large filling. Decide for yourself.
Have a nice day!
If there is more extensive destruction of the dental crown, an inlay is certainly a better solution (for example compared with a white filling). The material is considerably stronger and the seal is better... The alternative to this solution is, of course, a large filling. Decide for yourself.
Have a nice day!
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