Your dental inlay or onlay can last 10 to 30 years because it is bonded to your tooth with a high-strength resin.
Dental Inlays and Onlays
Strengthen and restore your damaged tooth with a custom dental inlay or onlay. Preserve more of your natural tooth while repairing decay or damage that may be too extensive for a traditional filling.
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Cost
The cost for a dental inlay or onlay depends on your individual restoration needs and the material selected for your treatment.
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Procedure Duration
Your dental inlay or onlay requires two appointments. One to prepare your tooth and take an impression, and another to bond your restoration.
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Pain Level
Your procedure should be almost entirely painless with local anesthetic, although your tooth may be sensitive to hot or cold for a few days afterward.
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Inlays and Onlays for Damaged Teeth
Dental inlays and onlays give you an alternative when tooth damage is too extensive for a traditional filling. An inlay fits within your tooth’s cusps, while an onlay extends over one or more cusps to repair more extensive damage. Both are bonded with high-strength resin to strengthen your tooth.
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Process
- Prepare your tooth. Your damaged or decayed tooth structure, or the filling being replaced, is removed to prepare your tooth.
- Create your impression. An impression is taken to ensure your restoration provides the proper fit and bite.
- Protect your tooth. A temporary sealant protects your prepared tooth while a lab fabricates your custom inlay or onlay.
- Check your restoration. At your second appointment, your temporary sealant is removed, and your restoration is checked for proper fit.
- Complete your treatment. Your inlay or onlay is bonded with strong resin and polished to a smooth finish.
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Next Steps
- Expect temporary sensitivity. Your tooth may be more sensitive to hot or cold for a few days, but this should decrease with time.
- Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day and floss daily to protect your oral health.
- Schedule regular checkups. Your dentist will check your restoration during your regular dental visits.
FAQ
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How long does a dental inlay or onlay last?
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How many dental inlays or onlays can you have?
You can have as many as you need. There is no set limit.
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How many dental inlays or onlays can be done at once?
You can get multiple inlays at the same time, typically 2-4 per appointment.
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Fillings and Sealants
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Fillings and Sealants
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns can restore damaged teeth, cover teeth with large fillings, protect teeth after root canal therapy, restore dental implants, and support bridges. Dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth while helping restore natural-looking function to your smile.
Dental Crowns and Bridges