For patients suffering from small to moderate decay and require a tooth ‘makeover', Porcelain Inlays or Onlays may be the solution for you!

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are a form of minimally invasive dental treatment; thereby, limiting the amount of living dental tissue removed from the affected tooth. Smiles Created Daily utilize Porcelain Inlays and Onlays to revitalize the appearance of your affected tooth and restore its functioning ability.

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are two different forms of Cosmetic Dentistry restoration. These innovative treatment methods differ only in the area to be repaired.

• In the case of Porcelain Inlays – Dr David Peterson will utilize this technique for patients suffering small amounts of decay. The restoration covers one or two surfaces of the top of the tooth.

• Whereas in the instance of Porcelain Onlays – Dr David Peterson is able to amend medium amounts of decay. This restoration resolves decay to the cusp / chewing surface of the tooth.

These modern dental treatments provide patients with several major health benefits and advantages in the appearance of their smile. Both formulated as opposed to traditional Amalgam Fillings, Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are; longer lasting, aesthetically pleasing, minimally invasive and not potentially toxic! Porcelain Inlays and Onlays take a conservative approach to dental treatment. Both procedures require the minimal removal of diseased tissue, therefore not impacting your oral health or general well-being. Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are also Amalgam free. Amalgam is composed of fifty percent Mercury, the most toxic substance in existence. By utilizing Amalgam free materials, Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are completely safe for patients!

The practical and aesthetic properties of Porcelain Inlays and Onlays, further enforce the positive nature of these restorations. The strong nature of Porcelain Inlays and Onlays will see them outlast regular fillings. Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are also aesthetically appealing! Created from Porcelain material, Porcelain Inlays and Onlays have the ability to imitate natural tooth surfaces; therefore making these restorations virtually indistinguishable from existing teeth.