A Conservative Choice When a Filling Is Not Enough
When decay is too extensive for a standard filling but a tooth still has plenty of healthy structure, an inlay or onlay can be a good middle ground before a full crown. The two differ in how much of the chewing surface they cover. An inlay fits within the grooves and pits between the raised points of a back tooth, while an onlay extends over one or more of those points, called cusps, when decay or damage has reached them. At Family Dentistry of Yorktown, Dr. Jennifer Wachs, DDS designs these custom restorations to strengthen weakened teeth and restore a natural bite. With our CEREC CAD/CAM system, many inlays and onlays can be completed as same-day restorations, so patients from Yorktown Heights and the surrounding area can often finish treatment in one visit.
Find out whether an inlay or onlay is right for your tooth. Call Dr. Jennifer Wachs at 914-245-9881.
Custom-Crafted Restorations for Precision and Durability
Inlays and onlays can be made with either cast gold alloy or with tooth-colored ceramic or porcelain materials. A model of the patient’s natural tooth is made prior to any procedure so that the restoration can be made to replicate the shape and function of the natural tooth.
The shape and fit of the restoration can be verified before being cemented or bonded into place, and the inlay or onlay can be extremely durable.
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