Inlays and Onlays for Dental Restorations

A conservative option for patients that need repair from damage or decay is inlays and onlays. Compared to traditional fillings, they retain color and are customized to create a perfect fit with the preserved tooth. Composite fillings and dental crowns each have significant disadvantages that make inlays and onlays the preferred choice of most Canoga Park dentists and their patients.

 

Our expert in inlays and onlays in Canoga Park uses the first dental visit to make preparations to the damaged tooth and takes the impression used to create the restoration material. A major benefit of this technique is the emphasis on retaining as much of the healthy tooth as possible, rather than removing a large portion to fit a crown. A follow-up appointment is needed to complete the bonding once the dentist determines that the fit is precise.

 

Inlays and onlays are fabricated to give stability and an aesthetic benefit to patients in need of restoration. They are easier to clean than crowns, and do not shrink during application the way that composite fillings will. The final result is similar to the look and strength of a natural tooth and can last a long time if the patient is dedicated to proper oral care.