Enhance your smile with the precision and durability of dental inlays and onlays, offered by our skilled dentist and dedicated dental team. This restorative treatment strikes a perfect balance between fillings and crowns, providing a solution for teeth that have suffered moderate decay or damage. Unlike fillings, inlays and onlays are pre-molded in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged area of the tooth, offering a stronger, more durable repair for larger cavities without the need for extensive reshaping required by crowns.
Inlays fit within the biting surface of a tooth, while onlays extend over one or more of the tooth’s cusps. Both are made from materials such as porcelain, composite resin, or sometimes gold, chosen for their compatibility with the natural color of your teeth and their durability. The process involves removing decay, taking an impression of the tooth and placing a temporary sealant until the custom inlay or onlay is created and ready to be bonded to your tooth.
What to expect during the dental inlay and onlay process:
- Thorough Examination: Our dentist will assess the extent of decay or damage to determine if an inlay or onlay is the most appropriate treatment.
- Tooth Preparation: The affected area is cleaned and prepared, with any decay removed to ensure a healthy base for the inlay or onlay.
- Impression and Fabrication: An impression of your tooth is sent to a dental lab, where your custom inlay or onlay is crafted to fit your tooth precisely.
- Final Placement: Once ready, the inlay or onlay is fitted, adjusted and then bonded securely to your tooth, with any final adjustments made to ensure a perfect bite.
Benefits of dental inlays and onlays include:
- Natural Appearance: Made to match the color of your teeth, they provide a virtually invisible restoration.
- Durability: Stronger and more durable than fillings, inlays and onlays can last much longer, protecting against further decay.
- Tooth Conservation: Less invasive than crowns, they preserve more of your natural tooth structure while still restoring its integrity.
- Enhanced Strength: Reinforce the structural integrity of your tooth, providing support and preventing further damage or breakage.
For a restoration that combines beauty, strength and preservation of your natural tooth, consider dental inlays and onlays in Fremont, California. Contact Lakeside Family Dental Care at 510-509-2234 today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Roshini Nair in Fremont, California.
