Dental Inlays and Onlays in Austin, TX
At Oak Hill Family Dental Center, Dr. Nelson is proud to offer patients many different options for repairing damaged teeth.
One of those options are inlays and onlays, which can be made of tooth-colored porcelain, composite resin, or even gold. Ideal candidates are typically patients who don’t quite need a crown but would like to repair their smile both functionally and aesthetically.
What Are Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays are custom-fitted to repair any damage done to the ridge of the teeth, while onlays are typically used to repair tooth damage that happens on the cusp.
Both inlays and onlays look completely natural, and friends or family members usually won’t be able to tell you’ve had any cosmetic treatment done. Both treatments are extremely durable and strong, which is important for damage that happens in the rear of the mouth. Patients will retain the ability to chew and speak normally.