Inlays & Onlays

Not every damaged tooth requires a crown. Many repairs are made using porcelain or composite materials known as inlays or onlays. Some patients choose gold inlays or onlays. The dentists at La Jolla Family Smile Design discuss when inlays and onlays make sense for patients. What are Inlays and Onlays? The difference between inlays and onlays is the area of the tooth on which they are placed. Inlays and onlays are used in molars and premolars.  Inlays are used to fill in cavities and the fissures between cusps. Onlays can cover and[...]