RESTORATION PREPARED BY A DENTAL TECHNICIAN (INLAY)

The development of the disease

Food remnants stick to the surface of the teeth. If they are not constantly removed (by brushing), bacteria will multiply in the dental plaque, and start breaking down the food remains. The acids that the bacteria produce during the breakdown process, will start to demineralize the enamel of the tooth. The process spreads from the surface, across the enamel and destroying the softer dentin layer might spread to the pulp. Caries may develop on the tooth surface, approximally or on the cervical surfaces. It may also develop near leaking margins of restorations, inlays and crowns.

Caries is difficult to visually identify during its initial stage, because the white, opaque discoloration will only occur on the enamel surface. Only a dental examination will be able to identify it. At alater stage of the process, consumption of sweets and inhalation of cold air will result in pain. At this stage patients might also identify a black hole in their tooth. In this case, the patient should immediately consult their dentist, because with prompt treatment, the tooth can be saved with a simple restoration. However, if the tooth reacts with sharp pain to both hot and cold sensations, causes discomfort, especially, during the night, or dull pain during the entire day, then the problem can only be solved by root canal treatment.

Preparation for treatment

A detailed dental examination and digital x-ray of the diseased tooth and its surrounding area precedes every treatment. During the following consultation the treatment plan, type of anesthesia, type of materials used, possible complications, and postoperative care will be explained in detail. Eating is recommended before any dental treatment, because the patient cannot eat for 3-4 hours after the administration of the anesthetic, until the anesthetic wears off.

The inlay procedure

This type of restoration is more precise, but since the dental technician requires an impression for the restoration, it takes two appointments to complete. Similar to regular restoration, we remove the carious lesion of the tooth, after anesthesia, and take an impression of the prepared cavity. Next, we place a temporary restoration in the tooth. At the next appointment, we replace the temporary restoration with the one provided by the dental technician. The inlay can be made of different materials.

Gold inlay

The best restoration made by a dental technician. The main advantage of gold, is its ability to be burnished onto teeth. We previously mentioned, that even in restored teeth, caries can develop at the margins of the filling. Since the edges of gold inlays are burnished to the margins of the tooth, there is no gap, thus giving the restoration the longest life span. Gold does not discolor. A disadvantage of gold is that many patients dislike the esthetic effect, and also, because it is gold, it is more expensive.

Fees

30.000 HUF + cost of materials > Euro
Charge for examination and consultation: 4.000 HUF > Euro

Gold-ceramic inlay

The advantage of this inlay is its precise edges due to the polishable nature of gold, and it is esthetically appealing, because the visible portion is made from porcelain. Only the marginal edges are gold colored; the occlusal surface is white and esthetic. No discolororation occurs.

Fees

30.000 HUF + cost of materials > Euro
Charge for examination and consultation: 4.000 HUF > Euro

Resin inlay

Also requires an impression. Its advantage over regular restorations is its more precise edges and a more esthetic occlusal surface. We use a special cement for securing the inlay in the cavity. Tooth- colored restorations, which are done chair-side, can shrink due to the UV lamp's effect, and thus a virtual gap could develop between the tooth and the restoration. Bacteria might penetrate through this gap causing caries and further damaging the tooth. With a resin inlay, we can also build up those teeth, where a significant portion is missing. This is impossible with tooth- colored chair-side restoration. It's disadvantage: in 3-4 years it might be discolored by food dyes.

Fees

20.000 HUF + cost of materials > Euro
Charge for examination and consultation: 4.000 HUF > Euro

GC Gradia

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Utmost precision and a paramount aesthetic unity with the hardness and beauty of the natural teeth. This material, developped not long ago - as to its quality and look - cannot be differentiated at all from the stuff and colour of the natural teeth. The unique GC Gardia System embraces the good features of the porcelain and that of the plastic inlays. It provides a complete solution of the substitution of the natural tooth material, and that for decades, provided a good oral hygienic care.

Fees

30.000 - 40.000 HUF > Euro
Charge for examination and consultation: 4.000 HUF > Euro

Post-inlay complications

Bite sensitivity, if the restored tooth is too high. This can be adjusted by the dentist. Cold or hot sensitivity could last for up to a week. Soreness around the injection site diminishes in a couple of days.

Appointments: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm.
Telephone: + (36 1) 266 7766