Inlays & Onlays

Dental Inlays and Onlays in Beverly Hills, CA

Traditionally, small cavities in teeth have been treated with dental fillings. Dental crowns have been used to treat teeth that have suffered deeper decay. With the development of innovative techniques in dentistry, dental inlays and onlays are now alternate options for fillings or crowns in the treatment of cavities and advanced tooth decay.

Tooth decay does not resolve independently and will typically worsen over time. Therefore, teeth that have suffered from decay require protection. Occasionally, a filling is inadequate for treating decay in a tooth, yet a full dental crown is not required. In these cases, inlays and onlays can be used. Inlays and onlays are innovative dental treatment methods that are more substantial than dental fillings but less invasive than crowns. So if you are looking for dental inlays and onlays in Beverly Hills, visit our dental office today.

Dental Inlays

Dental inlays are used to treat the surface of a tooth that has been damaged due to decay or injury. Dr. Roknian will create an inlay from composite or porcelain material. The color of the inlay will be matched to the tooth as closely as possible so that the difference is unnoticeable.

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Once the inlay is prepared, our dentist fits it into the hollow of the decayed tooth to prevent further decay or damage. Since inlay material is stronger and more durable than a traditional filling, this allows the tooth to be strengthened and protected.

Dental Onlays

Onlays are similar to inlays in their function to strengthen and protect teeth suffering from decay. The difference is that onlays are used to treat the cusps of teeth and the tooth’s surface. Our Beverly Hills dentist will recommend onlays for cavities too large for traditional fillings or for teeth subject to cracking due to weakness.

Onlays are crafted similarly to inlays and with the same material. They are beneficial because the structure of the tooth is preserved. However, instead of covering the entire tooth as a crown does, onlays only cover the damaged portion for the tooth’s protection.

Getting Dental Inlays and Onlays in Beverly Hills

For more information about dental inlays and onlays cost, their material, procedure, and other innovative dental techniques, contact Dr. Roknian at Implant Dentistry By Doc Rok.

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