Cavities can put a damper on your smile, especially if amalgam fillings are used for treatment. Luckily, there’s another option that can leave your smile looking natural – porcelain inlays and onlays
If you have damaged teeth, this restorative procedure may be the solution.
Porcelain inlays can be thought of as partial fillings, and onlays as partial crowns. Both are custom made, used to restore decaying teeth and are nearly undetectable as they match the natural color of your real teeth.
The difference between inlays and onlays is their placement on a tooth.
Porcelain inlays are used to repair any damage located on a tooth’s cusp, or the bump on a tooth’s surface. Porcelain onlays, on the other hand, are great for larger areas of tooth damage, covering multiple tooth cusps and extending over a tooth’s outer surface.
A porcelain inlay or onlay may be recommended if you have:
They are also used to cosmetically enhance smiles.
Compared to fillings and crowns, inlays and onlays:
Besides providing patients with a new smile that is both comfortable and stunning, there are a few other advantages that come with inlays and onlays:
Two visits are necessary to complete an inlay or onlay procedure.
During the first visit, the tooth is cleaned and all decay is removed. Once the decayed area is removed, your dentist will then create an impression of the tooth for a perfect, custom fit. The tooth is then protected with a temporary restoration until the permanent one is ready, which takes a few weeks.
On your second visit, the temporary restoration is removed and your tooth will be cleaned once more. Your custom inlay or onlay is then placed, ensuring that it fits well without interfering with the functionality of your bite.
Once you confirm that the inlay or onlay feels comfortable, the dentist will attach it to your tooth with a special bonding or cement. If necessary, more adjustments will be made.
The cost of inlays and onlays depend on the how many custom fillings need to be made, how large the area is being covered, and the location of the teeth being treated.
While many insurance plans will cover some of the cost, because this is a restorative procedure for damaged teeth, Gardena Dental Care works with our patients to ensure they are able to receive necessary treatment.
Ask about our flexible financing options.
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