Could I get an onlay instead of a crown?

Q.
I have been told by my dentist that I will need a crown on one of my lower molars. This is due to cracking of the white filling I had over the top of the molar and down one side next to another tooth. It seems if I have this done privately it will cost me £500 (not pure gold crown though). Can I not have an onlay instead (she didnt mention this possibility) and would it be cheaper than a crown. I am 69 yrs of age.
A.
Hi

Thanks for your question.

It could be possible that an onlay could be placed but without actually seeing the situation it’s very hard to give you a frim answer on that. I’d advise that you seek a second opinion, maybe with myself or another cosmetic dentist in your area and then you can find out

Hope that helps

Mark

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

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