Inlays and Onlays

Your dentist will take X-rays to determine the location and extent of damage to your tooth. This information will help your dentist determine if a filling, inlay, onlay, or crown will be best for your needs.

Your dentist will administer local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout your cavity treatment as tooth decay is removed.

Your dentist will treat the cavity by removing the decayed tissue. The tooth structure may need a small amount of further alteration to accommodate your inlay or onlay.

Your dentist will take impressions of your tooth. These impressions will be sent to a dental lab where technicians create custom restorations that fit treated teeth precisely.

To help prevent tooth sensitivity, a temporary restoration can be placed over the treated area of the tooth until your permanent restoration is ready.

In one to two weeks, your restoration will be ready and you can return to our office. One of our dentists will check the fit of the restoration, make any necessary adjustments, and bond it in place. Before you leave our office, your dentist will polish the tooth. They will also confirm that the balance of your bite has not been affected, your teeth and jaw are properly aligned, and the restoration fits comfortably.