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Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and onlays are sometimes referred to as partial crowns. These partial crowns are utilized when there is still a healthy enamel portion of the tooth. An inlay or onlay is a like a puzzle piece that will be fitted into the remaining portion of the tooth to help increase its strength. This piece is usually crafted out of porcelain or gold, but can also be made of a composite material. We will make the determination as to which restoration will work best in your specific situation.
An inlay is used when there is not damage to any of the cusps of your tooth and is essentially place within these cusps. An onlay is used when there is slightly more extensive damage to the tooth structure. This type of restoration is placed over at least one of the cusps on the tooth.
Procedure
The procedure begins with the removal of all decay and the preparation of the tooth. Once we have prepared the tooth, we will spray the tooth with a tasteless powder and take an optical impression of the tooth with our digital 3D camera. This digital image replaces the physical impression required in traditional procedures. No more long waits while a tray of impression hardens in your mouth. State-of-the-art CAD software allows us to design every precise detail of your restoration with precision. The software allows us to customize the shape of the restoration to exactly fit your specfic clinical needs. Exact design specifiacions are sent to our on-site milling machine to create your restoration while you wait. About 20 minutes later, your all-ceramic, color-matched restoration is ready for placement. Your new restoration is then fitted, polished and bonded. Your tooth is restored back to its natural form, function and beauty.
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