{"id":252,"date":"2018-03-02T23:43:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T23:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:01","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-state-college-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-state-college-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Crown or Onlay? Ask a Cosmetic Dentist in State College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2018-03-19-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Model of an inlay, onlay and crown\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2018-03-19-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2018-03-19.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This might sound like something that only a dentist would say, but we\u2019ll say it anyway: Teeth are amazing! Enamel is the hardest substance in the body and can last an unbelievably long time &#8211; so long, in fact, that anthropologists find intact teeth from thousands of years ago that still give them information about the diet and lifestyle of the people living in that age.<\/p>\n<p>Since natural teeth are so strong, it goes without saying that one of the most important goals when restoring a tooth is to save as much of it as possible. If you\u2019ve got a damaged tooth with a large cavity or fracture in it, your cosmetic dentist in State College may recommend either a crown, onlay or inlay. One of the main differences between these options is the amount of natural tooth that\u2019s conserved. Learn more about these treatment options in this blog!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Purpose of a Dental Restoration?<\/h2>\n<p>When a tooth is fully intact it\u2019s incredibly strong. However, if it develops a large cavity or a fracture, it\u2019s no longer strong enough to reliably function without breaking. The chewing forces that teeth are subjected to every day are incredibly high.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the damage to a tooth is relatively small and can be fixed with a simple filling. But when the damage is more extensive a heavy-duty treatment is necessary to restore the tooth\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n<p>Three options are an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/inlays-onlays.html\">inlay, onlay<\/a>, or crown.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the Difference Between an Inlay, Onlay and Crown?<\/h2>\n<p>Here we\u2019ll briefly describe each of these treatments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inlay<\/strong> \u2013 Similar to a filling but made of a stronger material. Inlays are used instead of a filling when a tooth has a particularly large cavity and has subsequently had a lot of its structure removed. This option conserves the most amount of tooth structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onlay<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes called a three-quarter crown, this restoration covers the cusps, or four corners, of a back tooth but doesn\u2019t extend all the way to the gumline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crown<\/strong> \u2013 Also referred to as a \u201ccap,\u201d this restoration covers the entire tooth. This option is generally used when a tooth is severely damaged and conserves the least amount of tooth structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All three options can be made with materials such porcelain, gold, or zirconia, which are all very strong. These materials can withstand strong chewing forces and therefore last for many years.<\/p>\n<h2>Which One Is Right For You?<\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect that you have a cavity or fracture, the first step is to schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist in State College. They can assess your situation and recommend the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know a bit more about these treatments, you\u2019ll be able to ask the right questions and make the informed choice that\u2019s best for you!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Donald Marks and Dr. John Martin provide general, cosmetic and periodontal services in their practice. They know the importance of conservative treatment and always strive to do minimally invasive procedures. If you think you might have a cavity or fracture and have any questions, they can be reached via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at (814) 234-0329.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This might sound like something that only a dentist would say, but we\u2019ll say it anyway: Teeth are amazing! Enamel is the hardest substance in the body and can last an unbelievably long time &#8211; so long, in fact, that anthropologists find intact teeth from thousands of years ago that still give them information about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Crown or Onlay? 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