Inlays and Onlays Dental Treatments
Dental Inlays and Onlays are a form of cosmetic dental restoration designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. Only the decayed or damaged portion of the tooth is removed, leaving the healthy structure intact. This conservative approach not only helps maintain the tooth’s strength and appearance but can also reduce the likelihood of needing a root canal treatment later. By restoring the natural tooth instead of resorting to extraction and replacement, Inlays and Onlays offer a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for dental repair.
Inlays and onlays are an excellent way to help solve a problem that could be caused by
- Any level of decay on a portion of any tooth
- Need for a long-term, durable restoration
- Desire to limit the amount of healthy tooth structure removed
- Need to strengthen and reinforce a tooth
After removing and cleaning all areas of decay, a precise impression of the prepared tooth surface is taken. This detailed mold is then used to create an exact model of your tooth, which is sent to our dental laboratory. There, a custom-made porcelain (tooth-colored) restoration called an inlay or onlay is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect fit and natural appearance. The inlay or onlay is then cemented into the prepared surface of the tooth. Dental inlay covers only one to three surfaces of the tooth and is used to restore a small amount of tooth. Dental onlay actually covers one or more cusps (the chewing surface of the tooth).
Porcelain is an excellent alternative to traditional tooth restoration materials. It is crafted to match the natural shade and shape of your teeth, providing a durable, strong, and nearly invisible result. Because inlays and onlays are created in a dental laboratory, they offer exceptional strength that helps protect and reinforce the treated tooth. Their precise fit ensures minimal space between the restoration and the natural tooth surface, which helps prevent decay from developing beneath the restoration over time.
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