Dentares Smile Clinic offers modern restoration methods such as the dental inlay/onlay treatment that is cost-effective and aesthetic. It’s Dentares’ primary concern to ensure all inlays/onlays treatments are functional and aesthetic at a cost-effective price. Amalgam is a silver alloy filling material traditionally used for these treatments. But with the introduction of colour-matchable composite resins, inlays/onlays appear natural and aesthetic. Inlay and onlay restorations can be produced fast with CEREC composite or within 1-2 days with CAD/CAM Emax.

Dental inlays/onlays in Turkey are dental restorations that partially cover decayed parts of teeth. An inlay is bigger than a dental filling and covering the centre of the tooth. An onlay is bigger than an inlay, covering the centre and topside or multiple sides of a tooth. The onlay can be considered a partial crown.

CEREC filling material or Emax material can be used to stabilise the integrity and aesthetic of teeth suffering from decay. CEREC is an acronym that stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic.  Bacteria and food particles can penetrate the tooth’s enamel and over time invade the dentin and pulp of the tooth slowly compromising the integrity of the tooth. This can be incredibly painful depending on the advancement of decay. So, the dentist removes infected tissue and replaces it with an inlay or onlay depending on the area of decay. If a patient presents with decay all around the tooth, then a crown could be a more suitable treatment.

Generally, inlays/onlays are given to premolars and molars whereas incisors are treated with crowns or veneers.

3.5. Mouth Guard/ Night Guard

Night guard in Turkey is a customised clear mouthguard designed to protect teeth and smile makeovers while we sleep. With sleep-bruxism becoming a more common sleep-disorder as a nervous tension release, our teeth are at risk. Bruxism is a condition causing gnashing, grinding and clenching of teeth typically while we sleep. The constant aggressive force on our teeth can lead to tooth nerve recession, flattening & grinding of teeth surfaces, enamel removal, sensitivity, headaches, chipping, loss of teeth, damage to restorations, implant failure, disrupted sleep and muscle tightness in the head, neck and shoulders.

Bruxism affects people with stress, anxiety, anger, and pain; also people with erratic, aggressive and competitive tendencies. Patients with bruxism should be aware of the risks to oral health if left untreated or unmanaged. Psychological support and stress relieving hobbies can reduce bruxism activity. During bruxism treatment, patients can benefit using the night guard while they manage the condition.

A night guard is a customised protective mouthpiece to be worn while sleeping or during the day when bruxism is experienced the most. Your Dentares dentist will use a dental putty (polyether), a self-hardening material to take impressions of your jaws. From these, a night guard is produced to your exact tooth measurements for a custom comfort fit. Edges are shaved and smoothed down for added comfort by the dentist. A night guard can be fabricated within a full business day or 24 hours.

Night guards are a highly cost-effective option to aid in the protection of our natural teeth or smile makeover restorations from Dentares Smile Clinic. Patients with bruxism are recommended to use night guards every night to protect from the effects of the stress-induced condition. The aggressive force bruxism creates can lead to the flattening & grinding of teeth surfaces, sensitivity, damage to restorations, chipping, implant failure, loss of teeth, muscle tightness in the head, neck and shoulders, headache, and disrupted sleep.

Aligners and retainers belong to the administration and maintenance of orthodontic treatments. Whereas night guards protect natural teeth and restorations from damage. Aligners are clear plastic bracings that slowly change the alignment and positions of teeth with a succession of slightly differing moulds. Once the teeth are in the desired position, a retainer is given to keep the teeth from shifting position after aligner treatment.