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About The Video
In this episode, Dr. Justin from Dental Designs Clinic explains how onlays work as a partial dental crown. Instead of covering the entire tooth down to the gums, an onlay only restores the damaged top portion, using durable ceramic or zirconia. This method protects your tooth from fractures while preserving more natural structure, offering a long-lasting solution similar to traditional dental crowns.
Dr. Justin shares a detailed patient case, highlighting how decay and previous fillings can weaken teeth. He walks us through removing decay, rebuilding the tooth core, and designing a custom onlay that fits snugly. By maintaining more of the natural tooth, this approach reduces fracture risk, avoids unnecessary trimming, and extends the tooth’s lifespan, all while keeping chewing and biting comfortable and natural-looking.
Dental crowns are a trusted way to protect and restore damaged teeth, but they often require trimming the entire tooth down to the gumline. Onlays, sometimes called partial crowns, offer a more conservative alternative. They cover only the damaged top portion, preserving the tooth’s base and reducing the risk of fractures or nerve complications. Using modern bonding materials and techniques, onlays can be securely attached while maintaining the natural tooth’s strength.
In this video, Dr. Justin demonstrates a full onlay procedure, from evaluating decay and old fillings to rebuilding the tooth core and designing a custom crown in the lab. Onlays provide the durability of traditional crowns while conserving more of your natural tooth. They’re a practical solution for back teeth or areas where aesthetics aren’t the primary concern, helping patients protect their teeth and extend longevity without sacrificing comfort or function.
