Restore your smile beautifully with inlays and onlays at BioDental. These custom porcelain restorations treat damaged, decayed, or cracked teeth, providing a seamless, durable solution while preserving your natural tooth structure. Perfect for treating cavities or damage too extensive for a filling but not requiring a crown, these custom-made restorations blend seamlessly with your teeth.
Fix Your Teeth With Natural-Looking Restoration
Inlays and onlays are custom-made dental restorations that repair decayed, damaged, or fractured teeth that require more support than a filling but do not need a full crown. Inlays fit within the grooves of a tooth, while onlays extend over the cusps. Made from natural-looking porcelain, they are crafted to blend seamlessly with your teeth for a strong, aesthetic result. These restorations are bonded to the tooth, restoring its function and protecting it from further damage while preserving as much natural structure as possible.
Inlays & Onlays Help With:
- Cavities too large for traditional fillings
- Cracked or fractured teeth needing reinforcement
- Damage confined to a tooth’s biting surface
- Worn-down teeth from grinding or erosion
- Areas of decay between the cusps of a tooth
- Teeth needing restoration without a full crown
- Old or failing fillings that require replacement
What is the Inlays & Onlays Process?
Dr. Matian begins by examining your tooth and removing any decay or damage to prepare it for the inlay or onlay. We create a precise 3D image of your tooth using advanced digital scanning technology to design a custom porcelain restoration. Once ready, Dr. Matian carefully bonds the restoration to your tooth, ensuring a perfect fit and natural look. The process restores your tooth’s strength, function, and appearance with minimal invasiveness.
What is the Difference Between Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are both custom restorations, but they differ in coverage. Inlays repair damage confined to the grooves and spaces between the cusps of a tooth, and onlays extend over one or more cusps, making them suitable for larger areas of damage.
Benefits of Inlays & Onlays:
- Preserving more natural tooth structure than crowns
- Providing a durable and long-lasting solution
- Offering a natural, tooth-colored appearance with porcelain
- Strengthening and reinforcing weakened teeth
- Custom-fit design for enhanced comfort and functionality
- Protecting teeth from further decay or damage
- Resistant to staining and wear over time
How Long Do Inlays and Onlays Last?
With proper care, porcelain inlays and onlays can last 10-20 years or more. Their longevity depends on factors like oral hygiene, diet, and stress placed on the restored tooth. Regular dental check-ups with Dr. Matian can help ensure their durability and address any concerns.
Are Inlays and Onlays Better Than Fillings?
Inlays and onlays are often a better choice when the damage to your tooth is too extensive for a traditional filling. Unlike fillings, which can weaken the tooth structure, inlays and onlays are bonded securely to the tooth, providing reinforcement and restoring its strength.
Restore Your Tooth to Its Original State
BioDental is dedicated to restoring your tooth to its original strength and appearance with custom porcelain inlays and onlays. These durable restorations blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing a long-lasting solution to damage or decay while preserving more of your tooth structure than traditional crowns. Dr. Matian and our team use advanced techniques to ensure a comfortable, precise fit. If you’re ready to restore your smile, schedule a consultation for inlays and onlays in Encino today.
