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Unlike a traditional dental crown, an inlay or onlay preserves far more of your natural tooth structure while still providing real strength and lasting support.
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Is your tooth too damaged for a filling but too healthy for a crown? Dental inlays and onlays in Gardena, CA, fill exactly that gap for moderate tooth decay or damage. Gardena Dental Group crafts each restoration to fit your tooth precisely.
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Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations that repair back teeth with mild to moderate decay or damage. They offer a conservative alternative to a full crown when your tooth structure is still mostly intact. An inlay fits within the cusps, or top edges, of the tooth, while an onlay covers one or more of those cusps. Our dentist uses them to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible while improving both function and appearance. CAD/CAM technology is available, which often allows the restoration to be milled and placed in a single visit.
Unlike a traditional dental crown, an inlay or onlay preserves far more of your natural tooth structure while still providing real strength and lasting support.
These restorations are crafted from strong, durable materials that resist both wear and fracture, and with proper care, they can last as long as 30 years.
Each one is custom-made to fit precisely into the prepared cavity of your tooth, which protects that tooth against any further decay and against any future damage.
Tooth-colored materials such as porcelain blend in with the natural color of your tooth and improve the overall appearance of your finished smile really quite considerably.
From your first exam to the final result, here's exactly what to expect — calm, clear, and never rushed.
Request an AppointmentOur highly skilled dentist assesses your individual case and then helps determine whether an inlay or an onlay is the best solution for you.
We prepare the affected tooth by carefully removing all of the existing decay or damage from the surface before anything else at all is placed on it.
We take a precise impression of the prepared tooth, which our dental lab then uses to create your own custom-made inlay or onlay restoration for you.
A temporary filling or crown protects the prepared tooth until your final custom restoration comes back to our office ready from our own dental lab.
About two weeks later, we remove the temporary restoration and then bond your custom inlay or onlay permanently into its final place for good.
You have large cavities or old dental fillings that have finally reached the point where they will need to be replaced entirely before long.
You want to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible rather than covering the entire surface of the tooth with a full dental crown.
You want a much more durable and far longer-lasting solution than what a traditional dental filling would ever be able to provide for you.
You want a restoration that blends right into your smile rather than one that stands out noticeably on any one of your more visible back teeth.
Our patients return year after year for calm, unhurried care and honest, personalized guidance.
We go above and beyond to make inlays, onlays, CAD/CAM feel calm and effortless — pairing the latest technology with a gentle, unhurried approach designed entirely around you.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:

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The procedure traditionally required two appointments spaced about two weeks apart. With CAD/CAM technology, it can now often be completed in a single visit.
No, the procedure is not painful, since we use local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout. Most patients compare it to having a routine filling placed.
With proper care, a dental inlay or onlay can last 15 years or more. Some restorations have been known to last as long as 30 years.
The cost depends on the material used, the size of the restoration, and whether it is milled in our office or in a lab. Our team reviews the full fee with you before treatment begins.
Most dental insurance plans cover a portion of the cost. We also offer financing options for patients who need them.
Your dental health and the look of your smile both deserve a precise, well-crafted restoration. Contact Gardena Dental Group today to schedule dental inlays and onlays in Gardena, CA, and protect what is left of your natural tooth.
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