When it comes to dental procedures, your
Cameron Park Dentist knows exactly what is best for you and your teeth and
gums, and if you have damaged teeth that are not able to support a filling, but
not quite bad enough for dental crowns, you are probably in the middle.
Your Dentist in Cameron Park, Dr. MichaelWadden, will tell you that capping a tooth that is damaged may not necessarily
need a dental crown and could remove more of your tooth structure than is
necessary, while a large filling could actually weaken what remains of your
tooth. Large dental fillings could cause cracks and breakage, which could
eventually lead to a root canal procedure and that is where Dental Inlays and
Dental Onlays and Dental Inlays come in.
According to your Cameron Park Dentist, Dental Onlays and Dental Inlays are virtually the same type of restoration in that
they are used when you are at that in-between stage where dental crowns and
large fillings are not the answer. Dental Onlays are used by your Dentist inCameron Park to restore your large cavities without the need for a crown.
Dental Inlays on the other hand are used to fill the spaces in between the
rounded edges on the surface of your teeth at the center. Dental Onlays work
just like an Inlay, but may cover the entire surface where you bite down, or
cover one or multiple spaces. Your Cameron Park Dentist can also refer to
dental Inlays and Dental Onlays as partial crowns.
Inlay and Outlay restorations are made of
gold, composite material or tooth-colored porcelain. Cemented to your tooth
permanently by your Dentist in Cameron Park, Inlays and Onlays will last for
years and are extremely durable. If you would like cosmetic enhancement, have
large fillings, or broken teeth, your Cameron Park Dentist may recommend Inlays
or Onlays.
Inlays and Onlays usually require two dental
appointments with your Dentist in Cameron Park. The first appointment includes
the creation of molds for your Inlays or Onlays and temporary restorations.
Your second appointment with Dr. Wadden is where the magic begins as your
Cameron Park Dentist will carefully place your Inlay or Onlay and cement it
into place.
