Inlays & Onlays | East Highland Dental Office

Inlays & Onlays In Highland CA

At East Highland Dental, we will recommend an inlay or onlay if there’s significant damage on your tooth’s biting surface. Inlays and Onlays provide a great alternative to crowns if your tooth has minor to moderate damage that doesn’t need a full crown.

What Is An Inlay Or An Onlay?

Think of Inlays and onlays as a type of dental crown restoration treatment. They can come from composite resin, porcelain, or gold. Dr. Shah will bond these restoration pieces to the damaged areas of your tooth. Unlike a crown, these restorations don’t cover an entire tooth.

The placement of the partial crown will determine if it’s an inlay or onlay. Inlays are placed in the valleys of your teeth. The areas between the peaks or cusps. Onlays are placed over the peaks themselves and along the valleys too.

In the past, gold was the material of choice for inlays and onlays. Currently, with advancements in dentistry, porcelain is the popular choice. Porcelain is very durable and comes in many shades to color match your teeth.

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The Application Process

Applying inlays and onlays is a straightforward process. First, Dr. Shah will begin with prepping your tooth. Then an impression and model of your mouth is created. This will help with the design of the inlay and onlays. When the restoration is completed, Dr. Shah will bond the inlay and onlay to your tooth with quality cement.

Is the Procedure Painful?

Dr. Shah will apply a local anesthetic to the treatment area. So your inlay and onlay application will be painless. A small percentage of patients might experience some sensitivity to hot and cold drinks post-treatment. This sensitivity should subside within a few days. At East Highland Dental, your comfort is a top priority. We take pride in providing painless dental treatments.

Inlay & Onlay Benefits

Inlays and onlays are beneficial to patients in many ways. One significant benefit is in tooth preservation. Unlike other treatments, these partial crowns help preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. Also, other restorations such as fillings will shrink over time. Shrinking will not occur with inlay onlays.

How Long Do Inlay & Onlays Last?

Inlay Onlays are exceptionally durable and stain-resistant. Patients can expect these partial crowns to last decades. With proper care, they can last thirty years or more.

Will my insurance cover the treatment?

Many insurances will cover inlays and onlays. This treatment is therapeutic and not cosmetic. Of course, your exact coverage will depend on the insurance you have chosen. To find out the actual costs, call our Highland Dental office.

So if you have some damage to your teeth, an inlay or onlay can help. Dr. Shah is an experienced dentist in many restorative dentistry treatments. For many years our office has helped the local community restore their smiles when needed. Call today to schedule your appointment.

We look forward to seeing your smile soon.

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