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:
- More conservative treatment option
- Highest quality material
- Long lasting restorations, usually lasts a lifetime
- Customized for each patient
- Restores ability to chew without problems
