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4032 McDermott Rd #200
Plano, TX 75024

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  • Monday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month: 12PM to 7PM
  • Wednesday: By Appointment Only
  • Thursday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
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  • Natural Smile Dentistry
    • Home
    • About
      • About
      • Technology
    • Patient Information
      • Patient Information
      • Home Care Instructions
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • All-on-4 Dental Implants
      • Bonding
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Fillings
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Sealants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Full Mouth Reconstruction
      • Inlays and Onlays
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Lumineers
      • Nitrous Oxide
      • Periodontal Disease
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Smile Makeover
      • Teeth Whitening
    • Patient Review
    • Patient Education
      • Blog
      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Arestin®
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Dental Dictionary
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
      • Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures
      • Infection Control
      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
      • Which is Better Invisalign or Braces?
      • Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
      • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
      • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
    • Smile Gallery
      • View All Photos
      • All-On-4
      • Childhood Trauma
      • Dental Crowns
      • Dental Implants
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      • Smile Makeover
      • Whitening
    • Contact Us
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    Inlays and Onlays

    When over 1/2 of the tooth’s biting surface is damaged a dentist will often use an inlay or onlay.

    What are inlays and onlays?

    Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay, which is similar to a filling, is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth; an onlay is a more substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay but extending out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth.

    Traditionally, gold has been the material of choice for inlays and onlays. In recent years, however, porcelain has become increasingly popular due to its strength and color, which can potentially match the natural color of your teeth.

    How are they applied?

    Inlays and onlays require two appointments to complete the procedure. During the first visit, the filling being replaced or the damaged or decaying area of the tooth is removed, and the tooth is prepared for the inlay or onlay. To ensure proper fit and bite, an impression of the tooth taken, and sent to a lab for fabrication. Dr. Mainker will then apply a temporary sealant on the tooth and schedule the next appointment.

    At the second appointment, the temporary sealant is removed. Dr. Mainker will then make sure that the inlay or onlay fits correctly. If the fit is satisfactory, the inlay or onlay will be bonded to the tooth with a strong resin and polished to a smooth finish.

    Considerations

    Traditional fillings can reduce the strength of a natural tooth by up to 50%. As an alternative, inlays and onlays, being bonded directly onto the tooth using special high-strength resins, can actually increase the strength of a tooth by up to 75%. As a result, they can last from 10 to 30 years. In some cases, where the damage to the tooth is not extensive enough to merit an entire crown , onlays can provide a very good alternative.

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