Where will the procedure be performed?
The procedure is performed during two visits at your nearest Malo Smile USA dental office.
How long does the procedure take?
Generally, each visit will take about one hour, although the first appointment tends to be longer with an Onlay as more tooth structure is removed.
How is the procedure performed?
Inlays and Onlays procedures are performed using very similar techniques. Both require two trips to your personal Malo Smile USA dentist. At the first appointment, he begins the procedure by numbing the area using a local anaesthetic. The decay or damage is removed using a drill, preparing the tooth for its new surface. After all […]
What will happen at the initial consultation?
At the initial consultation your personal Malo Smile USA dentist will determine whether the tooth can be repaired using an inlay or onlay procedure or whether a more extensive treatment, such as a crown, is needed. Once it is determined that an inlay or onlay will suffice, a decision needs to be made as to […]
What are the most common benefits of this procedure?
Inlays and Onlays are ways of repairing relatively extensive tooth decay or damage without having to replace the whole outer portion of the tooth as with a crown. Less tooth material is removed so inlays and Onlays tend to be more conservative and esthetic than crowns. Unlike fillings, these procedures strengthen a tooth’s structure. They […]