What is a ceramic inlay?
Ceramic inlays are prefabricated dental fillings that are inserted into the tooth. As a tooth inlay, at the Swiss Biohealth Clinic we use so-called CEREC all-ceramic inlays. CEREC is the abbreviation for CEramic REConstruction and is a procedure in which teeth are precisely measured using a 3D camera. That way an exact model of the tooth can be produced, without an impression of the tooth to be treated. The ceramic inlay can then be designed directly on the screen, made to fit exactly and the produced tooth inlay can be inserted immediately.
What are the advantages of ceramic fillings?
There are no health concerns regarding the filler materials in the use of a ceramic filling for teeth. Each ceramic inlay is made of high-quality ceramic, a material that is well tolerated. Furthermore, the color of the dentures can be matched to the surrounding teeth. Ceramic fillings are therefore ideal for the aesthetic dentistry and can be inserted in both front and back teeth. Additional benefits are the long durability and the pressure resistance.
How long do ceramic fillings last?
Ceramic fillings have a long durability. Usually, they last ten to twelve years and are therefore at an advantage over amalgam, which has a durability of eight to ten years.