Whats the difference between a crown versus a veneer, or an onlay versus an inlay?
The American Dental Association is an excellent resource for details on these restorations. Visit www.ada.org for more information. Dr. Lewcock will provide an in depth explanation of these excellent restorations for your teeth at your appointment but a brief description is listed below: • Crowns: Crowns or “caps” are restorations designed to fit snugly and function as normal teeth. Crowns are used on cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth as well as root canalled teeth and are designed to protect those teeth from further damage as well as preserve your jaw’s correct natural alignment. • Porcelain Veneers: These are thin sheets of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of teeth. They are highly resistant to coffee, tea or other staining agents and mostly closely resemble healthy, white tooth enamel. • Onlays: Onlays are strong, attractive, and safe alternatives to metal fillings. Onlays are used for large restorations. They restore the area inside the cusp and extend over on
