Dental Inlays & Onlays
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Inlays & Onlays
Durable Inlays & Onlays for Lasting Dental Health
Inlays and onlays are restorative treatments used to repair a tooth’s biting surface. Inlays fit inside the tooth, filling spaces between the cusps, while onlays cover the cusps or the entire biting surface for more extensive damage. These procedures are less invasive than crowns and help restore both function and appearance.
Unlike traditional fillings, which can weaken a tooth’s structure when used for larger areas, inlays and onlays offer a more durable solution. They preserve the maximum amount of healthy tooth structure while adding strength to the damaged tooth. If a tooth has significant decay but retains enough healthy structure, inlays and onlays provide an excellent alternative, avoiding the need for more invasive treatments like crowns or root canals.
Inlays & Onlays Procedure
Unlike traditional fillings which are placed in one visit, inlays and onlays typically require two visits.
First Visit: An impression of the tooth is taken and sent to a dental lab to create the custom inlay or onlay. A temporary filling will be placed on the tooth.
Second Visit: The temporary filling is removed, and the custom-made inlay or onlay is cemented into place, providing a strong and natural-looking restoration.
K Family Dentistry of Pflugerville offers custom dental inlays and onlays at 428 Grand Ave Pkwy #150, providing conservative partial crown restorations for teeth with moderate decay or structural damage. Spearheaded by Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim, our practice utilizes high-strength porcelain and ceramic materials to restore biting function when a standard filling is insufficient but a full dental crown is unnecessary.
Also known as partial crowns, dental inlays fit within the natural indents of a tooth, while onlays extend over one or more raised cusps to restore damaged biting surfaces. Utilizing precise digital scanning and custom shade matching, Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim preserve maximum natural tooth enamel while reinforcing remaining tooth walls. These durable restorations bond directly to enamel, creating a tight seal against bacterial ingress and blending seamlessly with your smile.
Serving families across Travis and Williamson counties, K Family Dentistry delivers advanced restorative solutions to Pflugerville, Round Rock, Wells Branch, Hutto, Manor, Windermere, Brush Creek, and Jollyville. We make care accessible by accepting most major PPO dental insurances, offering an in-house Dental Membership Plan for non-insured patients, providing flexible financing options, and featuring periodic dental specials. Call 512-649-2828 to reserve your consultation today.