Traditional fillings can’t be used to repair all cavities or injuries, but not all are deep enough to warrant getting a full crown either. Porcelain inlays and onlays are perfect options in these situations to address moderate levels of restoration.
When you come to El Segundo Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics for a consultation, we’ll perform a thorough examination and make a recommendation for the best type of restoration for your particular issues.
Porcelain inlays are used in place of composite fillings to repair a cavity that is too extensive for the latter to repair. They are constructed of a custom-made, single piece of porcelain that is bonded to the inside of the tooth to replace the material lost due to decay and strengthen it.
Porcelain onlays are often referred to as partial crowns. This is because they cover part of the chewing surface of the tooth as well as being placed on the interior. Like porcelain inlays, they are custom made of a single piece of porcelain and are bonded to the tooth being repaired.
These dental appliances are used to repair decay that can’t be properly corrected with fillings alone. They are an intermediate step between a filling and a full dental crown. Porcelain inlays and onlays are a valuable and cost-effective way to repair decay that is too deep for fillings but not extensive enough to require a crown.
Porcelain inlays and onlays only cover a portion of the tooth being repaired. A porcelain dental crown, on the other hand, covers the entire tooth down to the gumline. Porcelain dental crowns require more preparation and more material, making them more involved and expensive.
Dental inlays and onlays can be made from ceramics, composites, or gold, in addition to porcelain. Porcelain inlays and onlays are one of the strongest and most cost-effective of all the options. In addition, they are colored to match your natural teeth, so it won’t be obvious to anyone outside our El Segundo office.
The process for getting a porcelain inlay or onlay requires two visits to our dentist office in El Segundo. During the first visit, we’ll remove the decay and take an impression of your tooth. That impression will be sent to a lab that will custom make your porcelain inlay or onlay. Your dentist will cover the tooth with a temporary filling to protect it until the permanent one arrives.
Once the porcelain inlay or onlay arrives, you’ll return to the office, and it will be permanently attached and bonded to your tooth.
The cost varies depending on the extent of the decay and how much material is required to craft your porcelain inlay or onlay. It also varies based on how much your dental insurance will cover. At your consultation, our staff will draw up a detailed treatment plan that includes all the financial information and how much you’ll have to pay.
At El Segundo Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics, we’re happy to offer a variety of payment arrangements and financing options to help you get the care you need.
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