Inlays / Onlays
Serving Kansas City, Overland Park and Shawnee
Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays are usually created from porcelain, composite resin, or gold. Inlays treat decay on the top projections of teeth, also called cusps of teeth. Onlays treat decay extending to several cusps.
Onlays and Inlays:
- repair rear teeth that have mild to moderate tooth decay
- restore cracked or broken teeth when the damage does not require a dental crown
- replace old metal fillings using a more natural-looking tooth colored material to create a more beautifully natural smile
Typically, we utilize Cerec technology to fabricate restorations (which allow for one-visit restorations traditionally). During your first dental visit, Dr. Castaneda will take an impression of your tooth, placing a temporary inlay over the decayed or damaged tooth. The impressions are then sent to the dental lab, and the inlay is created based on your tooth's unique specifications. On your second dental visit, the permanent inlay/only is cemented over your tooth. Dental inlays provide a very natural look and are highly customizable, making your teeth stronger than before.
The procedure for onlays is quite similar. Onlays are very natural and help to conserve the tooth's structure. Onlays, of course, can save more than one damaged tooth so that the patient might be able to avoid crowns, bridges, implants and more involved dental work.
If you would like to learn more about porcelain fillings or any of the cosmetic dentistry procedures offered in our Shawnee, KS office, please call or email today to schedule your initial consultation.
Dr. Castaneda and the staff at Discover Dental Care serve cosmetic dentistry patients in Shawnee, Lenexa, Olathe, Mission, Overland Park and Kansas City, KS.
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He was recently nominated for Kansas Cities "Super Dentist" by Kansas City Magazine.
