Burien Dental can complete your Onlay restorations in a single appointment!
Onlays are unique restorations that restore large portions of an affected tooth in a less invasive fashion than a traditional crown. With CEREC (CEramic REConstruction) technology, our dentists can take a virtual impression of the prepared tooth and create the porcelain restoration right here in our office on the same day.
CEREC onlay restorations restore your smile in a single setting. As well, patients enjoy the following benefits:
- Minimizes the preparation process that maximizes existing tooth structure
- Restores a tooth without a full coverage crown
- CEREC onlays fit more precisely than a lab-manufactured restoration
- Rebuilds tooth with little healthy enamel
- Eliminates the need for messy impressions
Every CEREC restoration is custom-milled using our on-site 3D technology and CEREC lab machine. The final onlay allows the tooth to function completely normally, as if the tooth had never been damaged! Onlays are a great alternative to crowns and a solution for teeth with cavities too large to fill.
What to expect from a CEREC onlay appointment:
During your visit, our team will numb the area to be treated so you will not experience any discomfort. After removing any damaged or decayed tooth structure, we will take a 3D virtual impression of the tooth. This image is electronically sent to our CEREC machine, which will then create a custom-shaded, shaped onlay to fit and match your tooth so it blends right in with your smile. Once the milling is complete, we will permanently bond the onlay into place, and you will be on your way!
