Call Revive Dental about Inlays & Onlays today!
Strengthen and protect damaged teeth
Preserve more of your natural tooth structure
Blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth
Resist stains and wear for long-lasting results
Custom-crafted for a precise and comfortable fit!
When your tooth is too damaged for a filling but doesn’t quite need a full dental crown, inlays and onlays are designed to provide a strong, natural-looking solution. At Revive Dental in Ellicott City, MD, our experienced team uses these custom restorations to repair and strengthen teeth while preserving your natural smile!
Damaged or decayed teeth can affect how you chew, speak, and smile. Inlays and onlays are developed to restore your tooth’s function and appearance while helping prevent further issues such as cracking or decay. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), these restorations are an effective and conservative way to treat moderate tooth damage without resorting to a full crown.
Unlike metal fillings, which can weaken tooth strength by up to 50% (as noted in the Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy), porcelain and composite inlays and onlays are restorative options that can increase tooth strength by up to 75%, often lasting between ten and thirty years.
Here’s what your inlay or onlay appointment at our Ellicott City dental office typically looks like:
Dr. Hazel Glasper will assess your tooth and determine whether an inlay, onlay, or other restoration is best for your needs.
Dr. Glasper will remove the decayed area or the old filling material and make an impression of the tooth that is sent to a lab where the inlay or onlay is manufactured.
At your next appointment, Dr. Glasper will bond the inlay or onlay to the tooth with a strong adhesive. This process is part of our extensive inlays and onlays dental services, which ensure a precise fit and lasting restoration for your teeth.
We’ll check your bite and comfort level to ensure long-lasting results.
Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations and are used in molars or premolars. They are fabricated in a dental lab for a precise fit and bonded securely to your tooth.
Both are designed to restore strength and stability to a tooth while blending naturally with your surrounding enamel.
You may be a candidate for this treatment if you have:
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, schedule an evaluation at Revive Dental in Ellicott City, MD, to discuss your options.
Our compassionate team takes pride in restoring smiles with precision and care. We use techniques and trusted materials developed to ensure your restoration looks natural and feels comfortable. Our focus is on preserving your natural tooth structure and supporting long-term oral health.
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Call Revive Dental in Ellicott City, MD, today to schedule your consultation. Our team’s mission is to help you restore strength, function, and beauty to your smile with custom inlays and onlays!
Expert dental care is what we do best. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
The difference between these restorations depends on how much tooth surface needs repair. A traditional filling is used for a small area after a dental professional cleans out a cavity. An inlay repairs a cavity within the chewing surface grooves of the tooth, and an onlay is a more extensive repair that covers one or more of the tooth’s cusps. Book a visit with us to learn more at (443) 364-3144!
Inlays and onlays are designed to be durable, low-maintenance restorations. They require no special treatment – all you need to do is continue brushing twice a day and flossing daily, and attend your routine dental checkups and cleanings. To prevent damage, avoid chewing on hard objects like ice. Are you a new patient curious about this service? Schedule a consultation through the New Patients page.
The final price depends on factors like the material choice, the complexity of the restoration, the dentist’s experience, and the geographic location of the practice. Many insurance plans will cover a portion of the total cost. We’re here to answer your questions. Call us at (443) 364-3144!
Although uncommon, inlays can loosen if the bonding material fails, decay develops at the edges, or the tooth suffers trauma. If this happens, it is crucial to have the inlay re-bonded or replaced immediately to avoid further dental damage. Ready for your restoration? Book a consultation through the Contact page!
