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Inlays and Onlays in Riverside, CA

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Dental inlays and onlays are used to repair decayed or damaged teeth. They are a more conservative approach than crowns and can last decades longer than traditional fillings. Often, one of these treatments is a superior alternative to a filling or crown. Both inlays and onlays are created in a laboratory and later bonded to your tooth.

An inlay is a premade filling fitted to the inside of your tooth without extending onto the surface of the tooth. It is an excellent choice over traditional fillings.

An onlay is a similar filling but also extends to be bonded to the biting surface of the tooth. They used in place of crowns when enough healthy tooth structure remains.

Inlays and Onlays are used to repair some of the following issues:

  1. Decayed teeth
  2. Broken or fractured teeth
  3. Replacement for metal fillings

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Benefits

Superior strength — While fillings and crowns can weaken damaged teeth, Inlays and onlays are bonded to the tooth increasing biting strength by 50 to 75 percent.

Tooth color — Inlays and onlays are made from porcelain which retains color, unlike resin fillings. They are also an attractive alternative to metal fillings.

Filling tight spaces — If you have a cavity between your teeth, an inlay is a great option since they are better at sealing out bacteria.

Precise fit — Composite fillings can shrink, but porcelain retains its shape. Inlays and onlays are also tailored at the edges ensuring smoothness and easy cleaning.

Preserving tooth structure — Inlays and onlays allow dentists to keep the maximum amount of the healthy tooth since no reshaping is required.

Durability — Inlays are more durable than metal fillings.

While they serve different functions, the procedure of placing an inlay and onlay is the same. The entire process takes place over two visits.

On the first visit, the tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic, and any decay is removed. An impression is made by your dentist to send to the laboratory to form your permanent filling. A temporary filling is then made to protect your tooth while you wait.

At your second visit, the temporary filling is removed and the inlay or onlay is bonded to your tooth using a special bonding cement. The finished product is then smoothed and polished.

If you are thinking about pursuing a SERVICE, you should make sure that you understand every detail of the treatment process before beginning. For more information about how you can get the smile that you’ve always wanted, contact our front desk at 951-352-2227 today.

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Riverside, CA

“Dr. Shmara is by far my favorite dentist that I have been to. He is honest and extremely nice! I don’t mind making the drive to his office for my appointments. The office is clean and his staff is wonderful.”

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Riverside, CA

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