Porcelain Onlays are indicated where a substantial reconstruction of the tooth is required.  However, more of the tooth can be conserved compared to the placement of a crown. Onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, and ceramic resin, although porcelain is now becoming the material of choice because of it's strength and potential to to match the natural color of your tooth...

      

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CROWNS

A crown is a tooth shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth when the tooth has been damaged due to decay and/or fractures. The crown covers the tooth to restore it's shape, size, and/or to improve the tooth's appearance.  Crowns made of all porcelain provide the best natural color match than any other crown type and may be suitable for patients with metal allergies...

  

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