Inlays and Onlays
in Dallas, Texas
If you have rear teeth that have mild or moderate tooth decay, or have teeth that are fractured or cracked, but the damage isn’t severe enough for a dental crown, perhaps the answer to restoring your teeth is in dental inlays or onlays. Made of porcelain, composite resin or sometimes gold, inlays and onlays are able to restore damaged teeth and are often used to replace metal fillings. They are securely bonded to your teeth and give you a more natural-looking smile.
Inlays
Decay or damage occurring to the upper surface of the teeth may require an inlay. Inlays are placed during two different visits to Dr. Alhadef. During the first visit, an impression of your teeth is made and then sent to a lab. You will be given a temporary inlay to wear between your first and second visits. Your inlay will be matched to your tooth’s specific needs at the lab. During your second visit, Dr. Alhadef will remove your temporary and fit the permanent inlay over your tooth. They are permanently bonded to the tooth, which adds structural integrity while preventing bacteria from entering where cavities can form.
Onlays
If your tooth decay extends to one or more of the top projections of the tooth (cusps), onlays may be the best thing for you. These are placed in much the same way as inlays. When you come back for your onlay fitting, the permanent restoration is placed and bonded to the tooth using a strong dental resin. Onlays can keep you from having to eventually come back to the dentist for more extensive procedures, such as crowns, bridges, or dental implants.
Additional Advantages
- Unlike metal fillings, inlays and onlays will not expand or contract due to temperature changes caused by hot or cold foods
- By replacing metal fillings, a healthier and more natural looking smile is acquired
- They can strengthen your teeth up to 75% more because of the way they are made
- Inlays and onlays are made to be the same color as your teeth and are therefore virtually invisible
If you would like to learn more about how inlays and onlays can strengthen and improve your smile, and you are in the Dallas, Texas area, please contact Dr. Alhadef to schedule an initial consultation.
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Gary E. Alhadef, DDS
8226 Douglas Ave Suite 753
Dallas, Tx 75225
