Restorative Inlays and Onlays Gardena, CA

Do you have a damaged tooth? If so, you’ll likely need a restorative dental procedure. Restorative inlays and onlays in Gardena are a great option if you have dental decay, a shallow crack, or a minor fracture. We can repair the tooth with these restorations and help improve the tooth’s health, strength, and structure.

What Are Restorative Inlays in Gardena?

A dental inlay in Gardena is basically a permanent filling. We recommend these restorations because they last longer and are more durable than composite fillings. The most common materials used to fabricate restorative inlays are gold and porcelain.

Typically, a patient needs an inlay if they have dental decay. During the inlay process, we’ll remove the decay, take a 3D image of the prepared tooth, and use a CAD/CAM system to fabricate the custom filling. If the patient wants a gold inlay, we’ll take an impression of the prepared tooth and send it to a dental lab technician.

Once the inlay is ready, we permanently bond or cement it into the tooth.

What Are Restorative Onlays in Gardena?

Restorative onlays in Gardena look similar to dental crowns except that they only cover the top portion of the tooth. A dental crown covers the entire tooth.

Onlays are an excellent option for teeth that need more than a filling but don’t quite need a crown. They work well for patients that have:

Dental decay
A minor cusp fracture
A small-to-moderate crack in the enamel

Like dental inlays, we use gold or porcelain to fabricate restorative onlays in Gardena. Once we remove any decay and prepare the tooth, the fabrication and delivery process is similar to dental inlays.

What Are the Benefits of Restorative Inlays and Onlays?

The main benefit of dental inlays and onlays is their permanence. The strength of the gold or porcelain, the precise fabrication by our CAD/CAM or a dental lab tech, and the bonding/cementation material and process make these restorations extremely durable.

On average, dental inlays and onlays can last between five and 20 years, while a composite filling lasts between five and 10 years.

Other benefits of restorative inlays and onlays in Gardena:

The procedures are less invasive and preserve more tooth structure
Porcelain and gold don’t expand like composite material
They provide a custom fit
Porcelain and gold are more biocompatible
Porcelain stains less than composite materials

How Much Do Dental Inlays and Onlays in Gardena Cost?

The cost of restorative inlays and onlays in Gardena depends on several factors, including:

What materials we’ll use
The amount of tooth structure that needs restoration
The tooth being restored

Inlays can cost between $250 and $1500, while onlays can cost between $650 and $1200.

Does Insurance Pay for Restorative Inlays and Onlays?

It depends on your insurance company and your policy. Some insurance companies will cover a portion of these restorative procedures (approximately 50% in many cases), while others will not. Your insurance company may require a preauthorization before agreeing to pay anything.

Our Gardena dental team will give you a cost estimate based on what we learn from your insurance company. We’ll work out a payment arrangement with you and offer you some outside financing options if needed.

Achieve Optimal Oral Health with Restorative Dental Treatments

Once a tooth has sustained some sort of damage or trauma, you might think there’s no hope for the tooth. Actually, with the latest technology and dental restorative treatments in Gardena, we can not only restore a damaged tooth but also prevent further damage. If we can treat the tooth as soon as possible, we can help keep it healthy and strong, so it functions well for years to come.

Better Oral Health with Advanced Dental Technology And Techniques

Contact us today if you’re worried about your teeth and think you might need a restorative dental inlay or onlay in Gardena.