Dental Inlays & Onlays in Itasca
We Believe in Preserving Your Smile
At Hamilton Lakes Dentistry in Itasca, IL, our dental inlays and onlays are the answer to restoring heavily damaged teeth without needing crowns. These restorations are also referred to as tooth or dental cap, crafted to preserve—and enhance—your natural smile.
Don’t miss the chance to give your teeth the care they deserve. Call us today at 630-228-9007, and let Hamilton Lakes Dentistry help you achieve a healthy, radiant smile.
Why Choose Hamilton Lakes Dentistry for Inlays & Onlays?
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When Do You Need a Dental Inlay or Onlay?
When your tooth has enough damage that it cannot support a filling, but you don’t yet require a crown, a dental inlay or onlay may be a good restorative dentistry option. If a filling is inappropriately used in place of an inlay, onlay, or crown, the tooth will typically continue decaying, later requiring a root canal.
Porcelain Dental Inlays
Similar to fillings, dental inlays fit inside the tooth’s outer edges. They are custom-made from white porcelain that matches the color of teeth, and they are made out of various materials. Two visits with Drs. French or Conti are needed for the inlay procedure. You receive a tooth-decay treatment at your first visit, as well as impressions of your tooth and a temporary inlay that is applied to the tooth. At your second appointment, a permanent inlay is bonded to the tooth. Porcelain inlays are invisible to the naked eye!
Dental Onlays
Dental onlays, also called partial tooth caps, are similar to inlays: the procedure is the same and occurs over two days. Like a dental crown, it has a custom-made fitting that is secured to the damaged tooth, but unlike a dental crown, it only covers a small part of the damaged tooth. Onlays cover one or more of the tooth’s outer edges. They offer a conservative alternative in contrast to receiving a crown because they preserve more of your natural tooth.
Inlays & Onlays Frequently Asked Questions
If you still feel a bit unsure as to why inlays and onlays are recommended treatments, we’re here to answer any questions you might have. Many of our patients have felt the same, resulting in the following list of inquiries. Our team, though, has worked to provide clear and concise answers so that you may be more informed about why these restorations are necessary and how they can ultimately benefit your smile.
Do inlays and onlays fix cavities?
What is the most common treatment for tooth decay?
- ✔ Fillings (the most common for small cavities)
- ✔ Inlays
- ✔ Onlays.
- ✔ Crowns/tooth caps
- ✔ In the most extreme cases, extraction
- ✔ Root canals
At Hamilton Lakes Dentistry, dental inlays and onlays can also be used for cosmetic enhancement. Call (630) 228-9007 to learn more about these restoration options and to schedule an appointment with our Itasca, Illinois dental office.