Inlays & Onlays
Restore damaged teeth with custom inlays and onlays for durability and natural appearance.
Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations used to repair teeth with moderate decay or damage. Fabricated in a dental lab, they fit precisely into or onto the tooth, providing a strong, durable, and natural-looking alternative to traditional fillings or crowns.
Inlays and onlays repair moderate tooth damage when a filling isn’t enough, but a crown isn’t necessary. Custom-made restorations are bonded to the tooth, restoring strength, function, and appearance with durable, natural-looking materials.
Inlays and onlays repair moderate tooth damage that fillings can’t restore. Made of durable porcelain or composite, they strengthen and protect teeth while blending naturally. This conservative treatment preserves more of your natural tooth structure compared to crowns.
Patients with moderately damaged or decayed teeth may consider inlays or onlays instead of full crowns. At SoCal Prime Dentistry in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, these restorations offer strength, durability, and natural aesthetics while preserving more of the original tooth.
Inlays and onlays at SoCal Prime Dentistry in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, begin with cleaning and preparation of the damaged tooth. A custom restoration is created for strength and precision. Patients experience a seamless fit that restores durability, function, and a natural look.
Inlays and onlays at SoCal Prime Dentistry in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, typically take two visits. The first, lasting about 60 minutes, prepares the tooth and takes impressions. The second, about two weeks later, is a 30-minute visit to bond the custom restoration securely in place.
Inlays and onlays at SoCal Prime Dentistry in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA provide durable tooth repair. Patients should avoid chewing hard foods immediately after placement. Good oral hygiene preserves their longevity. They blend naturally but require consistent care and checkups to maintain fit, function, and overall protection of your smile.
Recovery after inlays and onlays at SoCal Prime Dentistry in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is typically brief. Patients may notice slight sensitivity or bite adjustment for a few days. Once healed, the restoration feels natural, providing durable protection and strength while blending seamlessly with surrounding teeth.
