If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. At The Lewisville Dentist, one option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain.
Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice of an inlay or onlay depends on how much decay and tooth loss has transpired.
An inlay resembles a filling and fills a small part of the tooth, while an onlay covers one or more of the cusps on the top of the tooth. In other words, an inlay fills a hole without changing the shape of the tooth, while an onlay builds up the tooth surface to restore its initial dimension.
The procedure begins with a thorough evaluation, oral x-ray, and an impression. The damaged area is removed and the inlay or onlay will be formed to exactly fit your tooth and bite. While it is being made, your tooth will have a temporary restoration piece to cover and safeguard the vulnerable area.
Finally, the inlay or onlay will be placed and permanently bonded to the tooth. Since the procedure requires removal of damaged tooth material, restoration fabrication at the lab, and the placement on the tooth, it will take a few appointments to perform the process.
Inlays and onlays guard the tooth from further damage, provide natural function, and are durable and inconspicuous.
At The Lewisville Dentist, we offer a full range of restorative dentistry procedures, as well as family dentistry. Call us to schedule your next checkup today!
Contact The Lewisville Dentist:
469-708-4713
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
297 E Round Grove Rd Suite 127
Lewisville, Texas
75067
