Protect Your Smile With Inlays & Onlays

A vibrant smile can significantly affect a patient’s overall confidence and well-being. Inlays and onlays are designed to offer a restorative solution for repairing damaged teeth while maintaining their natural beauty.

Keep reading to learn more about how these restorations could benefit YOUR smile!

What Are Inlays & Onlays?

These restorations are made from durable materials such as porcelain, composite resin, or gold and can be used for premolars or molars. Inlays and onlays are created to require less tooth structure to be removed.

Inlays: This solution is specifically crafted to fit within the confines of a tooth, which can make them ideal for treating cavities or damage in the center of the tooth.

Onlays: This restoration extends over the cusps of the tooth and is often referred to as "partial crowns." They can be suitable for more extensive damage that involves the cusps of the tooth but do not require the full coverage provided by a crown.

How Are They Placed?

• Initial Consultation: The process begins with an examination of your overall dental health. Our attentive dentist at North Queen Dentalwill assess the damage to your tooth and discuss your treatment options.
• Preparation: If inlays and onlays are deemed appropriate, the affected tooth will be prepared by removing any decay and shaping the tooth with the aim of accommodating the restoration.
• Impressions: Our dentist will take impressions of your tooth to support the creation of custom inlays and onlays that should fit you comfortably. This may involve digital scanning technology which can offer precision.
• Placement of Final Restoration: Once your custom inlays and onlays are complete, you will return for the final appointment. Our dentist will strategically place the restoration and bond it so it can be secured onto your tooth.

At North Queen Dental, we’re dedicated to delivering dentistry that helps our patients smile with full confidence! Contact us today to learn more!