Inlays and Onlays

Porcelain inlays and onlays are excellent solutions for mid-sized cavities or cracks. Also called “partial crowns,” these hard tooth-colored restorations fit into your prepared tooth like puzzle pieces. An onlay covers one or more cusps (the pointy peaks of your tooth), whereas an inlay only covers the groove (or valley).

Our dentists use small dental fillings, made of tooth-colored composite resin, to fix small problems. However, composite wears much faster than enamel. Larger resin fillings mean faster wear and shorter longevity. For this reason, our dentists prefer to use a porcelain inlay or onlay to replace large portions of damaged enamel. The inlay or onlay simply lasts longer.

Many insurance plans fail to cover inlays and onlays. Actually, many dental insurers fail in several ways—starting with benefits and ending with transparency. We at Soothing Dental want to make quality dentistry accessible and affordable. Therefore, we created Soothing Dental Membership Plans. First, our plans impose no annual caps or limits on benefits. Second, our plans cover all of the services we offer, even cosmetic dentistry. Third, our plans are very straight-forward, transparent, and honest. Get a few inlays and onlays, and porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening, and anything else you need. All in the same year. All covered.

Meet with our dentist today for perfectly made inlays and onlays. Or come in for a consultation, meet the team, and see what quality dentistry and service look like. We welcome same- or next-day appointments. Simply call or text 415-989-3953 or schedule an appointment online now.