Porcelain Inlays & Onlays
Inlays and onlays are laboratory-fabricated restorations that repair significant decay or fractures. These partial crowns can also replace large amalgam fillings to restore an all-white, metal-free smile. Porcelain is Dr. Latner's material of choice because of its strength and beauty. Porcelain inlays and onlays can last 15 years or more with proper care. They also resist stains better than composite resin fillings.
What is the difference between an inlay and an onlay?
Inlays are designed for placement between tooth cusps, in the indented top surface of a tooth. Inlays fit over one or more cusps and can extend down the side of a tooth. The shape and size of your existing cavity, fracture, or filling will determine which restoration would work best for your situation. Dr. Latner's lab fabricates porcelain inlays and onlays that last longer and look natural in comparison metal fillings.
Onlays allow Dr. Latner to preserve more tooth structure than he would be able to save with a full crown. If decay is found early enough, onlays can prevent the need for more invasive treatments. See our patient's porcelain inlay and onlay photos here.
To schedule your restorative dentistry appointment with Dr. Les Latner, call our Los Angeles dentistry office today. We provide excellent clinical care in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. With state-of-the-art technology and a compassionate team of professionals, Westside Dental Associates will make your visits comfortable, efficient, and highly rewarding.
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