What are the differences between fillings, onlays or crowns?

Dr. Kudaverdian at 32ology Dental Studio in Tarzana, CA. explains the differences between fillings, onlays and crowns.
🐚Fillings
Pros: Done in 1 appointment, fills small cavities
Cons: Weak strength, can fracture and have leaky margins with decay forming underneath
🐚Onlays
Pros: Very aesthetic, high strength and covers larger surface areas without compromising the whole tooth; lasts a very long time; perfect adaptation to tooth with chemical bond so decay does not usually form underneath
Cons: Two appointment process
🐚Crowns
Pros: Protects the tooth from fracturing, lasts a long time
Cons: Two appointment process, the whole tooth is drilled down (compromised) to make space for the crown material
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