Inlays & Onlays
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Dr. J Steven Smith, our founder, talks about the benefits of inlays and onlays in the dental practice.

High Quality Smiles with High Quality Restorations: Inlays and Onlays

Sometimes we feel that a tooth requires a more conservative treatment than a crown. Inlays and onlays are an option for restoring teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay or have some structural issues that do not require full crown placement.

Dr. Jennifer Smith Ellis has helped many patients restore their smile with inlays and onlays. These restorations can strengthen compromised teeth and keep your smile looking as good as new for years to come. Dr. Ellis is only a handful of dentists to perform gold cast inlays.

Inlays vs. Onlays

Inlays

You may need an inlay when there is only damage to the cusps of the tooth. In this case, we only need to rebuild a small part of the chewing surface so the teeth appear more even and you do not have any bite problems.

Onlays

If you have more extensive damage to the tooth, an onlay will cover a larger area. Sometimes we need to place onlays on one or more tooth cusps to even out the bite and create a smooth, natural-looking result.

Benefits of Inlays and Onlays

Both inlays and onlays are designed to repair the surface of the teeth after cavities and tooth damage. We will use high-quality materials to fill the tooth and then preserve the tooth structure with an inlay or onlay. Benefits of gold cast inlays and inlays compared to other materials include:

See What Our Patients Say

Toni NealToni Neal
20:27 09 Feb 24
They use the newest, proven technology to make night guards....no more that yucky gummy material in your mouth. Dr. Jenny is the bestest and her staff is patient-oriented. Highly recommend!!!
Janet SmithJanet Smith
16:30 09 Feb 24
Super friendly....seem to really care! They gave me lots of good feedback on my problem..
Lorraine AlbertsonLorraine Albertson
16:26 06 Feb 24
Dr. Ellis and Rachel are the best. Thank you to the whole crew.
Tracy KimballTracy Kimball
14:39 02 Feb 24
I have been a patient at Alpine Dental for many years. They are thorough, friendly and professional from the minute the appointment is made, continuing until the work is completed.
michael neumichael neu
22:30 31 Jan 24
The entire staff at Alpine Dental is extremely friendly, professional and very caring about you and your dental needs. I'm extremely happy that I found them for full dental implants. Alpine Dental is awesome.🤗👍
Hannah VozelHannah Vozel
04:57 24 Jan 24
Great experience with Alpine!! Very professional, friendly, and thorough. I feel they've been more attentive to and taken more time to help me understand problems with my teeth than past dentists. Would recommend.
gwen hallgwen hall
15:50 16 Dec 23
My first visit. It was great. Dr Ellis is so nice. Very professional and welcoming to a new patient. Staff is lovely. Outgoing and friendly. I’m so glad they were recommended to me.
Maxine CarlsonMaxine Carlson
15:15 06 Dec 23
100% satisfied! I felt 100% confident in Dr. Jenny and her staff. Came in with 2/3rd's of a tooth and she fixed it right then. I would highly recommend Alpine Dental. Jennifer, her work and the staff are amazing.
Raelynn DurnamRaelynn Durnam
14:12 26 Oct 23
Definitely the best dentist I’ve ever had and I have had many!! I now have awesome looking teeth and a great smile. Dr Ellis has stopped her day to fit me in her schedule when I have had emergency situations. The staff is amazing!! I hope they’re in Bozeman for a long time!!!
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