Onlays

Onlays

Beautiful, durable restorations for larger areas of tooth damage.

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When a tooth needs more than a filling but doesn’t quite require a full crown, Onlays offer the perfect in-between solution. At Sherman Oaks Dentistry, we use custom-crafted porcelain onlays to restore strength, shape, and appearance to damaged or decayed teeth—preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible.

Onlays cover a larger portion of the tooth than inlays, including one or more of the cusps. They’re a durable, conservative way to reinforce weakened teeth while achieving a seamless, natural look.

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What It Treats

• Large areas of decay or structural damage

• Cracked or fractured teeth involving the cusps

• Replacement of large, old fillings

• Teeth that need more coverage than an inlay can provide

• Weakened teeth that don’t yet require a full crown

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Treatment Time

2 visits over 1 to 2 weeks, with long-lasting results.

Temporary onlays may be placed between visits, if needed.

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Technology Used

• Digital intraoral scanning

• CAD/CAM porcelain restoration design

• High-strength, stain-resistant porcelain

• Custom shade-matching for natural aesthetics

• Laser cavity detection tools (when needed)