Porcelain onlays are often referred to as partial crowns, and they are generally placed on your existing tooth as a base and fitted onto the tooth. It is done to strengthen your tooth, to restore its shape, and to prevent any further damage. While a porcelain inlay is appropriate when there is no damage to the cusps of the tooth, a porcelain onlay is used when the damage is a little more extensive.
At Comfort Dental Care and Orthodontics, we will provide perfect porcelain onlays that will help to restore the natural strength and structure of your teeth, even if extensive damage or decay has worn away much of the tooth. The porcelain onlays look completely natural and can help prevent future issues from compromising what is left of the tooth.
First, the decayed area of the tooth is removed. A mold of the tooth is taken, and digital data is sent to the dental lab that will create a restoration porcelain onlay. Your porcelain onlay will be ready for placement in about 2-3 weeks, so a temporary onlay will be placed on the tooth for the time being.
During your next visit, the onlay will be placed into your mouth and set with cement. Your tooth will look natural, and you won’t be able to tell the difference from a natural tooth.
Contact us now to set up your consultation. There are no specific steps needed to prepare for the application of dental onlays. You will need to wear the temporary onlay during the time that your custom molded version is being created in the dental lab.
Recovery from porcelain onlays treatment is similar to the recovery from a normal filling, and most over-the-counter pain relievers can help ease any such mild discomfort.
Our patient advocates will develop a personalized porcelain onlays treatment plan for you in the interest of making sure your visit to Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics achieves all of your financial goals. Porcelain onlays may be covered by your dental insurance, so contact your provider regarding coverage. Our office also provides patients with convenient financing options through CareCredit® and OrthoBanc®.
We are a team of dentists and oral health specialists utilizing the latest innovations in dental care technology to optimize your oral health Whatever stage of dental care you or your loved ones require, we are here to help with the calmest dentist office experience and the kindest, best dental care for the brightest smile possible.
You can expect advanced, compassionate dental care at all times from Comfort Dental Care and Orthodontics during your porcelain onlay treatment at Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics. During your initial consultation with our experts, we will carefully examine your teeth and address any issues that are of concern to you, with a focus on listening, hearing and understanding your needs.
If you are embarrassed or worried about the appearance or structure of your teeth, and you want to take steps to protect them from further damage or decay, then the use of porcelain onlays may be right for you. Call us today to schedule a consultation to determine your candidacy.