Restorative
Porcelain inlays and onlays
More conservative than a crown, stronger than a large filling.
Custom-made porcelain restorations that repair a damaged tooth while keeping more of the natural tooth.
An inlay is a custom restoration in porcelain, gold or composite, made in a laboratory and cemented into the tooth. Dr. Boyajian co-authored a case report on Dicor ceramic inlays and onlays with the WVU Department of Operative Dentistry in 1988, and his first laboratory was West Virginia's first licensed Dicor laboratory.
Reasons people come in
- Large defective fillings
- Fractured fillings
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Decay
- Cosmetic enhancement
What it involves
Step by step.
- 01
First appointment
Old filling and decay are removed, impressions are taken and a temporary is placed.
- 02
Second appointment
The inlay or onlay is precisely cemented and the bite adjusted.
Related
Often discussed together.
Restorative
Porcelain crowns
A tooth that cannot be filled, rebuilt to its own shape and shade.
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Porcelain fixed bridges
A fixed replacement for missing teeth, anchored on the teeth beside the gap.
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Root canal therapy
Save the tooth. Even one salvageable tooth is worth keeping.
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235 Peruvian Avenue, Palm Beach
The first step is a thorough examination.
Request an appointment online, or call the office. The scheduling coordinator confirms every time by phone.