Dental Onlays
Dental inlays are generally designed to treat decay within the cusps while dental onlays deal with decay that extends to one or more of the cusps. Just like inlays, dental onlays are implemented in the same manner. Our local dentist takes an impression of the individual’s teeth and then places the temporary onlay.
The impression is sent over to a dental lab, where the technician creates the dental onlay in accordance with the dimensions of the tooth. The patient then returns to the dentist to have the temporary onlay removed and replaced with the permanent one. A very strong resin is used to bond it with the tooth. Dental onlays and inlays are made from materials that are extremely durable, so they are superior to metal fillings in both looks and durability.
Because of their customized nature, our team of dentists in Fort Collins can also easily bond them to the surface of the tooth, which results in improved structural integrity and prevents bacteria from entering the tooth.
Our Fort Collins dentists at Shores Family Dentistry are more than happy to answer any and all of your questions about dental inlays and onlays, so contact us today to learn more!