At Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona we want to help conserve your tooth structure. Inlays and onlays are a way to do just that. They are indirect restorations that can be used to help an otherwise healthy tooth with a large filling.
Inlays are placed within the grooves between the cusps (points) of a tooth, whereas onlays are placed within the grooves and over the cusp tips.
Here at Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona, Dr. Dawnie Kildoo can help determine which restoration is better for you. Inlays and onlays can be used to replace old filings, and are more aesthetically pleasing because they can be made to match a tooth’s natural color. Aside from improving a tooth’s appearance, inlays and onlays can strengthen the structure of a tooth because of their durability and longevity.
If you are interested in learning more about inlays and onlays and would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office at (520) 625-0131.
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