Inlays & Onlays
You have a big filling that needs replacement. Do you have to get a full crown? Not necessarily. A more conservative option, inlays and onlays fit into a tooth similarly to a filling, yet they are milled restorations, much like a crown. The bumps on top of a tooth are called cusps. Inlays fit between cusps, while onlays fit over one or more cusps. Inlays and onlays allow a patient to retain more natural tooth structure, which is always best.
Not every situation is right for an inlay or onlay, but Dr. Rogers will assess your problem and determine the best solution for you. Because they are created in our office, with CEREC technology, inlays and onlays require only one appointment. At your appointment, we will prepare your tooth by removing your tooth decay or old filling and cleaning the area. We will take digital images and use them to create your custom inlay or onlay in our office, in about an hour. In most cases, we make inlays and onlays from all-white materials, in order to preserve the aesthetics of your smile. After creating your inlay or onlay, Dr. Rogers will permanently cement the final restoration into position. He'll polish and modify the restoration as necessary to ensure proper bite alignment, you'll enjoy your stronger, healthier smile for years to come.
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