Inlays & Onlays

Are you looking for a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for a tooth that is too damaged for a simple filling but doesn’t need a full crown? If so, Macabi Dental Associates in Roslyn, New York, offers the perfect solution. We specialize in providing dental inlays and onlays—ideal for restoring teeth with significant decay or damage. Most importantly, they preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible.

As a leading dentist in restorative dentistry, Dr. Zuckerman uses her expertise and state-of-the-art techniques to restore your smile with these highly effective, customized treatments.

What Are Dental Inlays and Onlays?

Dental inlays and onlays are indirect restorations. This means we custom-craft them in a dental lab and then precisely bond them to your tooth. In this way, they are a conservative alternative to a full dental crown for teeth with moderate to extensive decay or damage.

• An Inlay is used when the decay or damage is contained within the cusps (the points) of the tooth’s chewing surface.

• An Onlay is used when the decay or damage extends over one or more cusps. This provides a protective cover for the entire chewing surface of the tooth.

Key Benefits of Our Dental Inlays & Onlays in Roslyn, NY:

Choosing dental inlays and onlays at Macabi Dental Associates offers several significant advantages for your oral health. For example, these benefits include:

• Restorative Alternatives: They are a conservative and aesthetic treatment option that provides an effective solution for damaged teeth. Therefore, they fall perfectly between a dental filling and a dental crown.

• Preservation of Natural Tooth Structure: Unlike dental crowns, which require significant tooth reshaping, we design inlays and onlays to retain more of your healthy tooth structure. This promotes long-term oral health.

• Precise and Secure Fit: We custom-craft each inlay and onlay to fit your tooth perfectly. This precise fit ensures a seamless restoration that enhances both functionality and appearance. Consequently, it minimizes the risk of food trapping and secondary decay.

• Durable Materials: We use high-quality materials, such as porcelain or composite resin. These materials ensure exceptional durability and a natural-looking result that resists stains and holds up to the forces of chewing.

• Customized Treatment: Dr. Iris Zuckerman takes a personalized approach. She carefully evaluates your oral condition and recommends the most suitable dental inlay or onlay option to meet your specific needs and aesthetic goals.