Your earlier crown shapes what you expect from this tooth. Castlebury Meadows residents can ask at our Winnipeg clinic how an inlay or onlay would compare with that experience.
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Having been through a crown, you already know about freezing, records and perhaps a temporary. So it may come as a surprise to hear that a different tooth might be handled in another way. You may also assume every damaged molar now needs the same thing. It does not.
A crown generally covers the visible tooth all the way around, while an onlay covers only selected cusps and an inlay stays inside them. Which one fits depends on what remains of this particular tooth. If you live in Castlebury Meadows, in Winnipeg, the dentist at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street can explain the reasoning.
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What suited your earlier crowned tooth does not automatically decide what suits this one.
Surfaces that remain healthy can stay uncovered if the tooth does not need full protection.
Say what you liked or disliked about your crown, because it can shape your questions.
If you remember how your crowned tooth was prepared, you already understand much of the sequence. The main difference is how far the restoration extends across the tooth.
As with many crowns, a custom restoration is designed from a record of the prepared tooth and bonded or secured once it has been checked.
Because less of the tooth is covered, an inlay or onlay leaves natural surfaces visible and in use. That also means their margins sit in different places.
If this tooth has too little sound structure, a second crown may in fact be the more appropriate recommendation. Partial coverage is not the right choice for every tooth.
Once an onlay or inlay has been recommended for this tooth, the appointments generally unfold along these lines.
Request your visitDecay, cracks, the walls that remain, your bite and root health all feed into a decision specific to the tooth in question.
Damaged parts are cleared while local anesthetic is in effect, and the preparation is confined to what the planned design requires.
Much as you may remember, the tooth and bite are captured with a scan or impression. Contacts with neighbouring teeth and shade are noted too.
Fit and bite get a careful check, the restoration is bonded using adhesive, and the surface is then polished. A temporary may precede this.
Your memories of previous treatment are useful information. Whatever went smoothly, and whatever you would prefer to be different, can be mentioned when you discuss this tooth.
If your existing crown or the newly concerning tooth has become painful or loose, telephone the clinic instead of waiting for a form response.
A teal chair in a treatment room, and a small consultation room.
Knowing the routine may make things easier, or it may bring back a part you did not enjoy. Either way, it helps to share what you remember so that any concern can be addressed in advance.
If a bulky temporary or a tender gum stands out in your memory, ask how this time may compare.
Preparing the tooth for partial coverage usually involves being frozen, as you likely recall from before.
Short-term sensitivity can happen and should fade. Tell the clinic if your restored tooth does not follow that pattern.
Two restorations to look after
A new partial restoration means more natural tooth stays exposed than with a crown. Your routine should cover every edge, whether around your older work or around the new piece.
Natural tooth around an inlay or onlay remains open to decay, so give it your thorough attention each day.
Your regular examinations are a chance to have the older crown and new restoration reviewed together.
If the new piece sits higher, feels rough or seems to shift, contact the clinic so that it can be checked.
Grinding, hygiene and the amount of remaining tooth affect any restoration, which is why these habits apply to your older crown as much as this new work.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Anyone from Castlebury Meadows comparing these restorations would see the dentist at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Select the directions link to see how to reach us from your starting address.
Mention your earlier crown in the online form if you like. The office replies with a suggested appointment, and a painful tooth is a reason to phone.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about inlays & onlays in Castlebury Meadows.
Ask our teamEach tooth is assessed on the structure it has left. A different pattern of damage can lead to a different recommendation, so ask what distinguishes the two teeth.
Many stages will seem familiar, including preparation, recording and fitting. The main difference is how much of the tooth the restoration covers.
If one is used, it will be shaped for this tooth, so it may feel different. Temporaries in general are less durable, so follow the instructions you are given.
If the tooth’s needs change, broader coverage may be discussed at that point. The options would depend on how the tooth looks when it is assessed.
Both need careful cleaning along their margins. With an onlay, more natural tooth remains exposed, so continue to brush those surfaces with thorough attention.
No. Use this page’s form or phone (204) 338-3003, and the office will confirm a time for your visit at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Since you already have some experience of a crown, these related pages may help clarify how the options fit together.
Learn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
Explore serviceExplore restorative and prosthodontic dentistry in Winnipeg, including crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implants and full-mouth treatment planning.
Explore serviceSee how custom dental laboratory work supports dentures, crowns, bridges, implant restorations and appliances with attention to fit, bite, shade and comfort.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
A new tooth, a new question
Submit a request for an assessment at our Winnipeg clinic. A member of the office will respond about timing, although urgent concerns should come by phone.
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