Inlays & Onlays
Our Metro Detroit dentists care about your oral health. That’s why we offer beautiful porcelain inlays and onlays to patients. Inlays and onlays are used in place of traditional metal fillings that can shift or crack, leaving you vulnerable to bacteria and further decay. They’re also a more conservative treatment compared to dental crowns because less natural tooth material is removed.
How Inlays & Onlays Differ
It can be easy to confuse an inlay with an onlay. While they are similar in terms of what they restore, they remain different enough. Commonly, inlays and onlays are used for the treatment of cavities but they can also serve cosmetic purposes.
A dental inlay is a type of filling that’s pre-molded and fitted into the inner grooves of your tooth. On the other hand, a dental onlay somewhat resembles a crown but doesn’t cover the entire surface of the tooth. The onlay instead covers one or more cusps (points) on the tooth.
If you get confused, a good way to think about is to picture them as a middle ground between fillings and crowns.
Benefits of Inlays & Onlays
As mentioned above, both inlays and onlays are more conservative than a crown because less tooth material is removed. Also, these restorations help strengthen a tooth’s structure to leave your smile whiter and healthier than ever before. Inlays and onlays provide strength, durability, protection, and brilliance. Keeping your teeth free from decay and your smile beautifully white is our focus.
Our local family dentists may recommend an inlay or onlay to restore a decayed tooth if the cavity is too small for a crown but too big for a filling. Our ultimate goal is to make sure we restore the tooth in a way that maintains its structural integrity for many years to come. That’s why our office provides a range of restorative dental services. During your appointment, our dentists will examine the inside of your mouth and take X-rays to determine the best option for your smile and oral health.
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Our , would be more than happy to help you explore inlays or onlays. To request an appointment, call one of our Ruffino and Whitford Cosmetic and Family Dentistry locations today. We hope we hear from you soon!