You would rather not lose any more natural tooth than you have to. For people in Old Kildonan who feel that way, here is how partial coverage tries to keep healthy structure in place.
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The appeal of an inlay or onlay is simple. Only the part of a molar that is decayed, fractured or held together by failing dental work gets replaced. Walls and cusps that are still healthy, and do not need covering, can remain your own tooth.
This approach has limits, however, because preserving structure only helps if what remains is strong enough. Old Kildonan is an area in Winnipeg, and if keeping natural tooth matters to you, tell the dentist at our McPhillips Street clinic so it shapes the conversation.
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Sound sides of the tooth can be left in place when the design does not need to cover them.
An onlay extends over selected cusps that have weakened instead of covering the whole crown.
Damaged areas do have to come out, and a preparation still removes some tooth material.
Dental repairs range from small and direct to broad and protective. Partial coverage sits between those, which is what makes it attractive to people who value conservation.
Where structure remains strong, the design can work around it. That is the central benefit of choosing this repair when your tooth is suited to it.
A tooth has to be repairable on a stable foundation. Sections that are decayed or unsound would not serve as useful support for bonded work.
When too little healthy tooth remains, keeping more of it may not be the wisest approach. Then a crown may be advised for the broader reinforcement it provides.
Conservation starts with planning, before any preparation begins. Here is how it features across the course of treatment.
Request your visitRemaining walls, cracks, decay, root health and bite are all looked at, so that the dentist can see how much of the tooth may be kept.
Local anesthetic usually comes first. Damage is then cleared and the surrounding tooth given a shape that supports the design.
A scan or impression captures the tooth, contacts, bite and colour. A temporary may be fitted to shield it during fabrication.
The fit and bite are verified, and adhesive then secures the piece to the natural structure before polishing finishes it off.
Your preferences are part of the discussion, though the tooth itself will have the final say. If conservation is what you care about, make this clear from the start.
Your history matters here too. If you have had crowns or extensive work elsewhere, mention what was done and when.
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It makes sense to feel protective, especially about something that does not grow back. Ask the dentist to explain how much would be removed and why that amount is proposed.
Ask whether a model could help you compare how an onlay and a crown would each sit.
Removing damaged tooth is normally done with local anesthetic in place for your comfort.
Temporary sensitivity may follow treatment. It should improve, and it is worth reporting if not.
Protecting what you kept
Keeping more of your own tooth means keeping more that can decay or crack. A sound routine protects the structure you worked to preserve.
Decay at the restoration’s edge threatens the very tooth you kept, so clean this line well.
Your uncovered cusps still take chewing force, so avoid biting on things that are not food.
Let us know of movement, a rough edge or a high bite, so the tooth can be examined.
If a tooth breaks or starts to hurt badly, call the clinic, as the online form is not meant for urgent concerns.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Old Kildonan residents receive this treatment at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. Should you need directions to the clinic, use the link provided.
You can note your priorities on the request form. We then get in touch with you, and a time is arranged at that point.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about inlays & onlays in Old Kildonan.
Ask our teamOf course. Mention it on the form or when you telephone (204) 338-3003. The assessment takes place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, at a time the office arranges with you.
That is generally the aim, because selected cusps are covered and not the entire visible tooth. How much is removed in your own case depends on the damage.
Some shaping may be needed to create a clean design with suitable margins. Ask your dentist how much this would involve for your tooth.
Share that preference, and ask what the risks could be. The dentist can explain whether the tooth seems to have enough sound structure for partial coverage to be a reasonable option.
Yes. Natural surfaces remain vulnerable, including those at the restoration’s margins. Cleaning carefully and attending your recommended check-ups both help.
For a smaller repair it might. For a larger one, extensive direct work may be less predictable. The comparison is tooth-specific, so ask about yours.
Seeing where your options sit may help you weigh up how much tooth each of them affects. These pages can help.
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Put your request through to our Winnipeg clinic. You will hear from the office about setting up your visit.
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