Dental Inlays and Onlays as Conservative Treatments

Dental inlays and onlays are conservative treatments that can be used to save a patient's tooth structure. These procedures are effective for restoring teeth with large fillings or damaged tooth enamel, but they are also beneficial for patients who have dental restorations that need replacing.

Dental inlays and onlays are ceramic or gold restorations which are custom made to fit into precise preparations created in your existing teeth. They can conceal previous restorations and make teeth look more natural while also helping to restore their function and shape. For patients with dental restorations that need replacing, inlays can be placed to match the appearance of their existing teeth perfectly. Their restorative versatility makes them perfect for a wide variety of purposes including:

• Replacing large fillings
• Restoring teeth with worn or damaged enamel
• Restoring fractured teeth
• Covering dental implants to improve aesthetics, comfort, and function

Our expert dentist in Glendale can help determine which procedure is right for you. Since these procedures are minimally invasive, it will typically take about two appointments with your dentist to complete. The first appointment will include taking impressions (molds) of your teeth. Then the dentist will create your dental inlay or onlay. A temporary restoration may be placed for you to wear until your final lab-created restoration is ready; dentist may also recommend placing an antibiotic dressing over the tooth during this period, but this will be removed before the placement of the final restoration.

Your dentist can remove decay from teeth that need to be restored and then shape the tooth so that it fits perfectly into the prepared space. After that, he will add a porcelain or resin material into these areas, similar to the process of filling a cavity in your natural teeth. Once this material has been bonded to the surrounding teeth, the dentist will take an impression of your tooth to send to a dental lab. Using this impression your final restoration will be created, custom-made for you.

So, what are you waiting for? Our dentist can help restore your teeth to perfect condition! At our office, you can enjoy quality dental care that will leave you feeling confident and secure about your smile. To schedule an appointment, call (818) 545-8923 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Leo Aghajanian today!