Restore Cracked or Damaged Teeth With Less
A healthy, confident smile can light up a room and leave a lasting impression. But when decay or damage weakens your teeth, it can take away from both your comfort and your confidence.
For patients in Virginia Beach, The Foleck Center offers custom inlays and onlays as a reliable solution to restore strength, function, and beauty to your smile. With compassionate care and modern restorative techniques, our team can help you reclaim the health of your teeth—and the confidence that comes with it.
What are Inlays and Onlays?
Dental inlays and onlays are custom restorations used to repair teeth that are too damaged for a simple filling but not in need of a full crown. Both are crafted from strong, tooth-colored materials such as porcelain or composite resin, blending seamlessly with your natural smile.
The main difference between inlays and onlays lies in how much of the tooth they restore:
- Inlays fit neatly within the grooves of a tooth, making them ideal for treating larger cavities or cracks without altering the tooth’s cusps.
- Onlays, sometimes called “partial crowns,” extend over one or more cusps of the tooth to provide additional coverage and strength. This allows them to repair more extensive damage while preserving more natural tooth structure than a full crown.
Are You a Candidate for Inlays or Onlays?
In general, candidates for inlays and onlays are patients with teeth that are too damaged for a simple filling but still strong enough that a full crown may not be necessary. Both options require having enough healthy tooth structure to securely support the restoration.
- Inlays are typically recommended if you have cavities, cracks, or decay that extend into the grooves of your tooth but do not affect the cusps (the raised edges). They work best when the tooth is stable enough to undergo the bonding process and when damage is limited in scope.
- Onlays are a better choice when the damage or decay involves one or more cusps. They provide greater coverage and protection, making them suitable for more extensive restorations. Dentists often recommend onlays as a more conservative alternative to a full crown.
Why Choose The Foleck Center in Virginia Beach for Your Dental Inlays or Onlays
Customized Care
Our in-house lab allows us to design and craft custom inlays and onlays that fit your tooth precisely while blending naturally with your smile. Every restoration is tailored to your unique bite, tooth shape, and aesthetic preferences, ensuring strength, comfort, and a seamless look.
Everything Under One Roof
The Foleck Center is proud to have its own state-of-the-art in-house dental lab, equipped with the most modern technology for restorative care. By eliminating the need for outside labs, we can expedite treatments like inlays & onlays—delivering faster results without compromising on quality. Every restoration is crafted under the expertise of our certified dental technician, ensuring precision, durability, and a natural-looking finish for your smile.
Modern Materials
With our in-house lab, we’re able to craft dental inlays and onlays using a wide selection of top-quality materials from trusted U.S. suppliers. This allows us to deliver restorations that are not only durable and biocompatible, but also blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. By managing every step of the process under one roof, we maintain the highest level of quality control to ensure the best possible outcome for your smile.
Exceptional Patient Care & Comfort
At The Foleck Center, your comfort is always a priority. From designing and placing your inlay or onlay in our in-house lab to offering sedation dentistry when needed, we make the process as stress-free as possible. With everything handled under one roof, you can feel confident knowing you’re receiving exceptional care in a welcoming environment focused on your comfort and satisfaction.
Think You May Need Dental Inlays or Onlays?
If you’re concerned about damage or the decaying of your teeth, it’s important to promptly seek restorative dental services. When you book a consultation at The Foleck Center, one of our trusted and experienced restorative dentists will examine your smile and determine which options may be right for you. Dental Inlays and Onlays are great options for those who need more than fillings to restore their teeth but don’t quite require a dental crown.
