Inlays and Onlays
Dentist in Miami, FL
Inlays and Onlays
Do your teeth hurt a lot? Have you got it checked? Pain and discomfort can be a result of tooth decay. Experienced dentist at 1-2-3 Smile Family Dentistry in Miami, FL, offers different dental treatments to help you with your dental issues.
One of the best ways to restore your teeth to health is by using inlays and onlays. They help in restoring the strength of your damaged teeth and also bring back the shape. These are considered to be a great alternative to traditional dental crowns as their effects also last for really long.
The inlay and onlay treatment might give the same smile results, but they are slightly different in the way they work. Inlays help to fix the damage that occurred between the cusps of your teeth. It is mostly used for your molars and premolars. The onlays help when your teeth damages are more profound. It means, Miami, FL, dentists might suggest onlays when the damage goes beyond your tooth cusps.
To execute either of the procedures, dentists at Miami, FL, will first remove the decayed area from your teeth. Then they will take your dental impressions and prepare a mold to customize the inlays and onlays in our technically advanced lab. It will take a few days for us to fabricate the equipment, till then you will wear temporary equipment. Once the permanent restoration arrives, we will apply that on your teeth with an adhesive. Once the procedure is complete, your teeth will be restored to their original state once again.
What are the benefits of this treatment?
Inlays and Onlays are capable of restoring teeth that have moderate decays or damages. Experienced dentists in Miami, FL, will thoroughly check the condition of your teeth and then decide if it is the best solution for you. The treatment has several advantages, like:
- It is a conservative treatment, which means more of your natural teeth’ structure will be saved.
- It is a durable treatment that lasts for many years.
- The resultant teeth after inlays and onlays treatment look very natural.
- It is one of the most cost-effective procedures in restorative dentistry.
- It is easy to maintain this treatment.
Who is the right candidate for inlays and onlays?
Dr. Renier Suarez and Dr. Teresa Suarez experienced restorative dentists in Miami, FL, suggest that the perfect candidate for this treatment has moderately damaged teeth. This procedure is mainly used when the teeth damaged are too severe for fillings but not as severe to need crowns.
In order to get inlays and onlays treatment done, you should have enough tooth structure left- it will help in the restoration process. Also, this treatment is more conservative in nature compared to the crowns. Hence, when possible, Miami, FL, dentists use this procedure to save more of your natural teeth which is very important in the long term.
But no matter which restoration procedure you are fit for, it is essential to maintain them properly to improve their durability. Make sure that you are practicing healthy oral habits regularly. Consult your dentist about the best practices and visit them at least twice a year to get your oral conditions checked.
What are the types of inlays and onlays?
There are two types of inlays and onlays: direct and indirect.
Direct inlays and onlays can be applied to the teeth of the patient on a single visit to our Miami, FL, dental office. Our dentist will remove the decayed portion of your teeth and put resin on it. They will then cement the inlay/only on the teeth and finish off by polishing it. The treatment is perfect for people having very busy schedules.
The indirect inlays and onlays are made in our highly advanced dental labs, and hence it will take you more than one visit to complete the procedure. Here too, the decayed portion of the teeth is removed, its impressions are taken, and then the place is sealed with a temporary filling. The impressions are then sent to our dental lab, where the high-quality inlays and onlays are customized exclusively for you. Our dentist will remove the fillings on your next appointment, put the inlay/onlay on, and finally polish it.
Finding a restorative dentist in Miami, FL
There are several benefits of receiving inlays and onlays treatment from our highly experienced dentists in Miami, FL. Whether it is the right solution for your decayed teeth or not will be determined by our professionals only after checking your oral conditions thoroughly. If you have decayed teeth, do not delay contacting our Miami, FL dental office. The more you delay, the harder it will become to save the natural structure of your teeth.
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Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM
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Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM
Friday: 8:30AM–5PM
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Locations
10000 SW 56th St, Ste 23
Miami, FL 33165
Miami, FL 33165