At Aspen Ridge Dental, we carry out many tooth restorations for urgent care patients. We’ve been restoring teeth since 1998 for our valued patients.
We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after a tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth has to be extracted—we create custom restorations.
In today’s post, we are going to review two types of restorations: inlays and onlays.
What’s The Difference Between an Inlay And an Onlay?
Both inlays and onlays are smaller than full crowns. They can be made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain.
Inlays and onlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice of an inlay or onlay depends on how much decay and tooth loss has occurred.
An inlay resembles a filling and fills a small part of the tooth, while an onlay covers one or more cusps, or bumps, on the top of the tooth.
- An inlay fills a hole without changing the shape of the tooth
- An onlay builds up the tooth surface to restore its initial dimension
Matched Perfectly to Your Tooth Color
Inlays and onlays are durable and inconspicuous. We match them to the specific shade of your tooth. No silver amalgam.
Inlays and onlays safeguard the tooth from further deterioration. They provide natural function.
We are a full-service dental practice. An urgent care dentist must be skilled in emergency, general, and cosmetic dentistry.
If you have a dental emergency or are looking for a team of experienced dental professionals, give us a call to set up a consultation.
Contact Aspen Ridge Dental:
307-234-6054
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1122 S Conwell St
Casper, Wyoming
82601