Beverly Hills Dentist, Dentist in Beverly Hills, CA

Andrew J. Frank, DDS
 

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
8920 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 410, Beverly Hills C.A. 90210

310-652-2360
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Inlays and Onlays
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Inlays and onlays are often referred to as partial crowns. They use the existing tooth as a base and fit the inlay or onlay onto the tooth. This is done to strengthen the tooth, restore its shape, and prevent further damage. An inlay is done when there is no damage to the cusps of the tooth and the inlay can be placed right on the tooth. An inlay is used when the damage is a little more extensive.

The decayed area of the tooth is first removed during the procedure. A mold of the tooth is then taken and sent to a dental lab. They create a restoration made from porcelain, gold, or a composite resin. The restoration takes about 2-3 weeks to make, so a temporary inlay or onlay will be placed on the tooth for that time. During your next visit the inlay or onlay will be placed into your mouth and set with cement. Your tooth will look natural and you or anyone else won't be able to tell the difference.

Instructions for Temporary Restoration

You have just had the preparation for an inlay and are wearing a temporary. The temporary has been cemented with a medicated provisional cement. Care should be taken as temporaries are made to come out easily. Brushing should be gentle but thorough and flossing should be minimized to just inserting the floss, cleaning the teeth, and then pulling the floss out through the side. Sticky, chewy food should be avoided.

You may experience some discomfort in this tooth as a result of the procedure.

It is normal to feel:

-temperature sensitivity that does not linger

-chewing and flossing sensitivity that does not last for more than a few seconds

-sensitivity at the anesthetic site for a few days

Please call us if you experience:

-temperature sensitivity that lasts for more than ten seconds

-pain that occurs on it's own, spontaneously

-the temporary touching the opposite tooth too soon

-the temporary loosening or falling off

Please return for the next scheduled appointment as prolonged interruptions or delays can jeopardize treatment success.

 
 
 
We proudly offer inlays and onlays at our convenient location in Beverly Hills, CA. A Dental Inlay or Onlay is a popular cosmetic procedure that can benefit many people who are suffering from a variety of teeth appearance problems and structural flaws including chipped teeth, cracked teeth; discolored, stained, large gaps, receding gum and decaying teeth