Porcelain Inlays & Onlays in Calgary, AB

If you have cracks, chips, or cavities in your back teeth that are not extensive enough to require dental crowns Calgary, you may be a perfect candidate for inlays and onlays. A dental inlay is a restoration that fits neatly inside the grooves of a molar, while an onlay extends over the cusps of a tooth. Dental inlays may be made from different materials, including gold and composite resin. Porcelain inlays and onlays rank highly in terms of popularity owing to their inconspicuousness, durability, and stain-resistance.

Our prosthodontist in Calgary at Northwest Prosthodontics recommends porcelain inlays and onlays to patients who have healthy tooth roots, and cavities that cannot be treated using conventional fillings.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Porcelain inlays and onlays typically require two appointments. During your first visit, our prosthodontist near you embarks on tooth preparation after ascertaining that you are a suitable candidate for inlays or onlays. If you have a cavity, Dr. Adatia will remove all signs of decay as well as thoroughly clean the tooth. This step requires anesthesia. Northwest Prosthodontics provides various anesthesia options to ensure that all patients, regardless of their varying levels of dental anxiety, get to experience virtually painless and comfortable dental appointments.

After cleaning, the prosthodontist takes impressions of your teeth to send to our dental lab. The dental lab manufactures your inlays or onlays, which are ready for fitting during your next appointment.

During your second appointment, we will test the inlay or onlay to check whether it’s an ideal fit for your tooth. Dr. Adatia will bond it to your teeth after determining that the inlay or onlay is perfect in terms of color, size, and shape. Bonding requires the use of strong dental adhesives. Afterward, our prosthodontist in Calgary, Alberta, will polish your brand new tooth to achieve an aesthetically pleasing finish.

Advantages of Inlays & Onlays

We advise patients with mild to moderate tooth damage to seriously consider inlays and onlays because of the various benefits associated with this type of dental restorations, which include:

• If you take good care of your inlays and onlays, they can last up to 30 years. That is a pretty good investment in your dental health if you ask us.
• Inlays and onlays strengthen your teeth, thus preventing further breakdown. This is in direct contrast to traditional metal fillings, which sometimes weaken teeth by up to 50 percent.

Want to save your teeth before further damage occurs? Give Northwest Prosthodontics a call today and request an appointment. Our practice welcomes new patients from the neighboring areas of Brentwood, Varsity, Airdrie, North Haven, Nose Hill Park, and the University of Calgary.