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3. Tooth inlays and onlays

Both of these treatment options might be needed if the hole made by the dental decay cannot be adequately plugged with a filling. Inlays and onlays also help strengthen the tooth while fillings are unable to perform this role. The difference between onlays and inlays is that the former is used to treat decay in the upper part of the tooth's crown while the former deal with decay in the central part of the crown. Normally the dentist puts in a filling until the onlay or inlay has been produced by the dental lab and is ready to be attached to the tooth.

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