West Los Angeles Porcelain Inlays/Onlays
Inlays or onlays
are laboratory -fabricated restorations that are bonded to tooth structure
to replace amalgam (silver) fillings or decayed or fractured portions
of the tooth. Porcelain is the material of choice due to its strength.
The color can match the natural color of your tooth. Porcelain inlays/onlays can last 15 years or more with proper care and are more resistant to staining than composite resin fillings. Furthermore, with porcelain inlays/onlays there is no risk of mercury poisoning that comes with amalgam (silver) fillings.
What is the difference between an inlay and an onlay?
Inlays are designed to treat teeth which become damaged or decayed within the indented top surfaces. Inlays can also be used to replace old or damaged metal fillings. Because Dr. Latner's inlays are made of porcelain they will last much longer and look much better than metal fillings.
Onlays, on the other hand, are used to treat decay or damage within the cusps, or top projections, of a tooth. Onlays preserve more tooth structure than most other restorative methods, and if decay is found soon enough, onlays can prevent the need for more invasive treatment, such as crowns, bridges or dental implants.
See porcelain inlay/onlay results
To schedule your inlay/onlay filling appointment contact Dr. Latner's office located in Los Angeles, CA.
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