When Dr. Marcos Ortega of Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, or Bankers Hill.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often used to restore the tooth.
Inlays and onlays are a type of tooth restoration used successfully by cosmetic dentist Marcos Ortega DDS. They are usually bigger than a conventional filling yet smaller than complete dental crowns. An inlay is used to fill an area inside the cusp tips or bumps of a tooth. An onlay covers an area that includes more than one cusp.
At Marcos Ortega DDS, the inlays and onlays we place for our Hillcrest and Mission Hills, Mission Valley clients are indistinguishable from their natural teeth. Dr. Marcos Ortega has the finely-honed eye for detail and complete mastery of dental aesthetics to create an exact match.
Marcos Ortega DDS inlays and onlays:
- Are stain resistant
- Do not cause tooth sensitivity
- Are beautifully matched to natural teeth
- When bonded to the tooth, they strengthen the tooth and prevent further decay or damage
Call 619-295-4545 to book a cosmetic dental consultation today.
We’ll help you keep your smile happy and healthy!