When a tooth suffers damage that is too extensive to be treated with a simple filling, but not extensive enough to need a full-coverage crown, Pasha Dental may recommend inlays or onlays. An inlay or an onlay is the best option for restoring the tooth
What Are Inlays And Onlays?
Both inlays and onlays are considered “indirect” fillings, meaning that they are fabricated outside the mouth (generally at a dental laboratory), and then bonded to the tooth. This is in contrast to a “direct” filling, which is applied directly to the cavity during a single office visit.
An indirect filling is considered an “inlay” when it fits within the little points or “cusps” of a back (premolar or molar) tooth. It is an “onlay” if it covers one or more of these cusps. Either way, the procedure for placing an inlay or onlay is the same.
The Benefits on Inlays and Onlays
Composite materials tend to shrink, and if the size of the cavity is too large that shrinkage can lead to severe nerves damage, and eventually a Root Canal.
To avoid unnecessary Root Canals, and to conserve more tooth structure. We treat teeth indirectly with bonded inlays / onlays.
Inlays/Onlays are indirect restorations using Emax (type of material we use) fillings that our laboratory makes based on your tooth impression. Then we bond it to your tooth with a composite.
At Pasha Dental Group we specialize in General, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Los Angeles (near Mar Vista). Dr. Nazli Majd aims to make your visit as comfortable as possible, feel free to make an appointment online today.
