Inlays & Onlays
Expert Care for Your Unique Dental Needs:
At Serenity Family Dentistry, we offer advanced alternatives to traditional crowns and fillings with our inlays and onlays. These restorative procedures are ideal for situations where the tooth damage is too extensive for a simple filling but not severe enough to necessitate a full crown. Inlays are perfect for repairing damage confined to the tooth's chewing surface, while onlays extend to cover one or more cusps. Both treatments are designed to restore the integrity of your teeth, ensuring longevity and preventing more complex procedures in the future.
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Understanding the Process:
During your initial visit, our team will thoroughly examine and prepare your tooth while also removing any decay from the tooth. We then create a precise mold of the tooth, similar to the process used for crowns. While your permanent inlay or onlay is being crafted, a temporary filling protects the tooth. On your subsequent visit, this temporary solution is replaced with the permanent inlay or onlay, meticulously fitted for optimal comfort and functionality.
The Inlay and Onlay Difference:
- Inlays: Used when damage is limited to the tooth's biting surface.
- Onlays: Applied when damage extends to include the tooth's cusps.
Easy Check-ins
We strive to make the check-in process as painless as your dental visit. You can download and complete your patient forms ahead of your visit to save time.
What Can I Expect During My Office Visit
In your first onlay visit, your dentist and hygienist will go over the procedures. In this visit, they will prepare your tooth by cleaning and removing any decayed material. Like crowns, they will create a mold of the tooth to be repaired. Typically, you may need to wait a couple of weeks while the onlay is being made. Your dentist will install a temporary filling until your permanent onlay is ready. In your second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary filling and insert the onlay.
