Porcelain Inlays/Onlays
in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Natural-looking options for cavities or fillings

A porcelain inlay/onlay is a custom-made porcelain structure that perfectly fits inside of a prepared tooth. It is securely bonded to prevent further decay and stabilize the surrounding tooth structure, and it looks completely natural.

The advantages of inlays/onlays include:

• The porcelain restoration can be colored perfectly to match the existing tooth and look completely natural. They are much more aesthetically pleasing than metal or amalgam.
• Done correctly, porcelain inlays/onlays feel and function just like your natural teeth.
• Porcelain inlays/onlays are stain resistant.

• The porcelain inserts are very strong and once bonded, add significant strength to the decayed tooth.
• Porcelain inlays/onlays are very durable and made to last a long time.

When compared to a composite filling, a composite filling is made of a putty-like resin that is placed in a simple cavity and cured/hardened with a special light or laser. Porcelain inlays/onlays are hard custom manufactured inserts that are usually placed in larger cavities and areas where there is less tooth structure. They are cemented in place to stop further decay, make the surrounding tooth/teeth structure more stable, and look like your natural teeth. Also, a composite filling is a direct restoration, meaning it can be done in one office visit. Porcelain inlays/onlays are considered indirect restorations and require a special lab and experienced ceramist to create them so they can be placed during a second visit.