When a tooth has more damage than a filling can comfortably restore but does not require a full crown, a dental inlay or onlay may provide a practical middle-ground solution. These custom restorations repair damaged portions of a tooth while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
When a tooth has more damage than a filling can comfortably restore but does not require a full crown.
These custom restorations repair damaged portions of a tooth.
Your tooth is carefully evaluated to determine which restoration best fits its condition and your long-term oral health.
Inlays and onlays are custom restorations designed to fit precisely into or over a damaged portion of a tooth.

First, Dr. Arora removes damaged or decayed tooth structure and prepares the area for restoration. An impression or digital scan is then used to create your custom inlay or onlay.
Depending on the restoration and laboratory process, you may receive a temporary restoration while your permanent one is being fabricated. At the follow-up appointment, the custom restoration is checked for fit, bite, and appearance before being securely bonded or cemented into place.
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For appropriate patients, inlays and onlays can offer:
Restoration of damaged tooth structure
Support for weakened areas of a tooth
A precise, custom fit
A natural-looking appearance
Preservation of more healthy tooth structure than may be removed for some full-coverage restorations
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If you're searching for inlays and onlays near you in Rockaway, NJ 07866, Bright Smiles Family Dental can determine whether this conservative restorative option is right for you. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Divya Arora today and find out whether an inlay or onlay can help protect and restore your smile.