Porcelain Inlays and Onlays Torrance, CA

If you would like to restore teeth that have been weakened by cavities, one of the best ways to do this is through porcelain inlays and onlays. As an alternative to fillings and dental crowns, inlays and onlays are a minimally invasive and long-lasting solution to restore your teeth. At Dentist of Torrance, we can help you gain a beautiful and healthy smile with porcelain inlays and onlays.

What Is a Porcelain Inlay or Onlay?

Porcelain inlays and onlays are a special type of customized cap that fits on part of the tooth to strengthen it. A dental inlay is situated inside the cusps (tops) of the tooth. A dental onlay covers a larger portion of the tooth and can overlap over the sides of the tooth.

What Are Porcelain Inlays or Onlays Used for?

Porcelain inlays and onlays have many applications in modern dentistry. If you have old metal amalgam fillings you want replaced, porcelain inlays and onlays are a great and natural-looking substitute. Porcelain inlays and onlays are also used for new cavities as well as repairing chipped or broken teeth. They can also be used in place of a crown to strengthen weak teeth in certain circumstances.

What Are Porcelain Inlays and Onlays Made Out of?

While inlays and onlays can be made of other materials such as composite resin or even gold, we use porcelain inlays and onlays because they are highly durable, nontoxic, match existing teeth, and last for many years.

What Are the Benefits of Porcelain Inlays and Onlays?

One of the top benefits of porcelain inlays and onlays is how durable they are. Porcelain is quite strong, and in fact stronger than most material used in dental filling. It also blends in well with teeth.

Another benefit of porcelain inlays and onlays is that the existing tooth can remain mostly intact prior to placement, unlike a crown where sometimes more tooth material needs to be removed first.

Finally, porcelain inlays and onlays last an incredibly long time, sometimes decades (30 years or more!). This makes them highly effective in preventing further tooth decay down the line.

Why Are Porcelain Inlays and Onlays Better Than Metal Fillings?

Porcelain inlays and onlays are nontoxic and blend in with natural teeth, unlike unsightly metal amalgam fillings. Metal amalgam also has an issue in that it can grow or shrink based on the temperature, which can weaken teeth in the long run.

What Is the Process to Get a Porcelain Inlay or Onlay?

Are you interested in obtaining porcelain inlays and onlays in the South Bay? At Dentist of Torrance, we will review your specific needs with a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums. We will also need to take digital X-rays to see what’s going on inside of the teeth.

If porcelain inlays or onlays would be a good option for you, we will discuss it with you first. Custom impressions of the teeth may need to be taken to prepare the inlay or onlay. We sometimes also place temporary inlays or onlays until the permanent porcelain inlay or onlay is ready. You will need to return for another appointment where we prepare the teeth and place the porcelain inlays and onlays in position.

What Is the Cost of a Porcelain Inlay or Onlay?

Porcelain inlays or onlays can cost from approximately $700 to $1300. Your dental insurance plan may help with these costs. We also offer affordable financing plans at Dentist of Torrance.

Porcelain Inlays & Onlays in Torrance

Are you interested in porcelain inlays or onlays in the South Bay? Dentist of Torrance can help. To set up an appointment, contact us today by calling 310-651-7660.

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