Things to advancements in the dental world, we now have at the tips of our fingers, different kinds of dental restoration options. Just to name a few, we have crowns, bridges, dentures, and even dental implants. On the other hand, there are other conservative solutions that many patients have maybe never heard of. And the following article we will discuss such dental restoration options, known as inlays and onlays. These options allow us to maximize dental structures by keeping your smiles whole and healthy.
Inlays are used to repair damaged between cusps of the teeth. A cusp is the race part of the tooth on the bottom surface, and when dental decay or damage is too deep to be repaired with a filling, an inlay it’s crafted from stronger materials to be placed in the area that needs help.
This option is used to replace one or more damaged or decayed tooth cups. Rather than removing healthy tooth structure, and onlay simply repairs the parts of the tooth that are damaged.
For some patients, an inlay or onlay is not an effective option to repair the tooth. If inlays and onlays are not right for you, the best choice for your overall oral health is to place a dental crown over the entire too. Other restorative options we can recommend is a root canal.
The benefits of inlays and onlays are many, but just to name a few:
From all of us here at Katy Dental Experts in Katy, TX we hope to help you with any questions or concerns you may have as one of our patients. If inlays and onlays are a treatment option that you have perhaps contemplated in the past, a simple and quick consultation at our office can potentially all of the questions you’ve ever had. Please call our office today to ensure that you’re staying up to date with your health. We would love the opportunity to help you and your family achieve a more beautiful and healthy smile!