When are Ceramic Inlays and Onlays Used?
Dental inlays and onlays are a necessary dental treatment when your tooth decay is too extensive for a standard dental filling, but not severe enough for a full tooth implant or dental crown.
Instead of the usual cavity-filling procedure of drilling into the infected tooth, removing the decayed components and filling it, inlays and onlays cover a wider surface space both inside and outside the tooth—while providing a long-term solution to further decay.
What is the Difference Between an Inlay and Onlay?
Inlays and onlays accomplish similar oral health goals, but differ in how much space they take up on and within a tooth.
An inlay is used when the damage within a tooth is too big for a cavity filling. Our team will create a custom-made filling to match the exact shape and size of the decayed area. We use our cutting-edge technology and partnership with oral health labs during this process.
Dental onlays also fill a decayed area, but they cover part of the tooth’s chewing surface, too.
Both restore damaged teeth and can be made with porcelain or a composite resin to match the color of your teeth.
What Happens During the Inlay and Onlay Process?
We start the process with a consultation appointment. Our team at Craig C. Callen, D.D.S., L.L.C. & Associates closely evaluates the state of your tooth damage and decay to determine if an inlay, onlay or a more extensive treatment like a tooth extraction or crown is needed.
If we move forward, from here, we build a treatment plan and create the inlay or onlay to match your mouth. This includes working with a dental lab to build a filling that fits your mouth perfectly.
We fit you with a temporary filling to protect your tooth, then once your inlay or onlay is ready, we securely attach it.
Looking for Inlays and Onlays in Mansfield?
At Craig C. Callen, D.D.S., L.L.C. & Associates, our expert team specializes in cosmetic dentistry solutions that maintain your healthy mouth and show off your beautiful smile. Call our office at (419)7560188 to discuss inlays, onlays and other cosmetic dentistry services we offer to brighten and enhance your teeth.
Looking for Expert Inlays and Onlays in Mansfield?
At Craig C. Callen, D.D.S., L.L.C. & Associates, we provide high-quality inlays and onlays to help restore damaged or weakened teeth while preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. These custom restorations offer a durable and comfortable solution for repairing teeth affected by decay or damage.
Call us at (419) 756-0188 to schedule an appointment and learn more about how inlays and onlays can help restore the health, function, and appearance of your smile.