McLean Inlays & Onlays

Inlays and onlays are a fantastic way to restore teeth with strength and a natural appearance in McLean. Inlays and onlays use a tooth-colored material, bonded directly over the groves or onto the cusps of teeth.

Conversely, metal fillings have an unsightly appearance and use potentially hazardous materials, plus, their application requires considerable tooth reduction. The aesthetics, long-term stability and bonding properties (that do not require tooth reduction beyond the area of decay) of inlays and onlays make them an advantageous alternative. They can also be used instead of crowns, if the decay is minimal.

Inlays and onlays are dentistry that beautifully restores teeth to ideal strength and looks. They consist of porcelain or composite resins, which seal bacteria out while looking natural and protecting teeth for the long term.  

Color-Matched to Your Teeth

Dr. Gharagozloo can expertly match the color of these restorations to your existing teeth, for the most natural looking and undetectable dentistry in McLean. Your smile and confidence are revitalized by this aesthetically pleasing restoration.

Color isn’t the only thing that is matched to teeth - the contours of your tooth are also precisely replicated. The decayed tooth surface needs to be removed, and then the inlay or onlay replaces its empty space. Inlays lie over the tooth’s grooves while onlays replace tooth cusps. Tooth anatomy is important to retain, in order to preserve your best bite and chewing surfaces.

Providing services for inlays/onlays in McLean to Arlington, VA and beyond.