Our Services
- Composite Fillings
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Cleaning and Consultation
- Crowns
- Dental Implants
- Dental X-Rays
- Emergency Dental Care
- Local Affordable Family Dentist
- Root Canal
- Infant Dentistry
- Inlays & Onlays
- Mini Implants
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Bonding
- Teeth Whitening
- Tooth Extraction
- Veneers
- Dentures
Office Hours
Monday9am - 5pmTuesday11am - 8pm
Wednesday9am - 5pm
Thursday11am - 8pm
Friday9am - 2pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Contact Us
- 18014 Mateny Road
Germantown, MD 20874 - T: 301-850-1845
Inlays & Onlays at Cloppers Mill Dental Care
Inlays or onlays can become necessary to restore the cusp, or chewing surface, of decayed or fractured teeth. Usually made from gold or porcelain, inlays are used for minor restorations within the remaining tooth structure; onlays are used for more advanced decay and cover a greater restored area.
An inlay/onlay procedure is done in two parts:
- During the first session, the decayed area will be removed, the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned, and the exposed pulp area is covered with filler. At this session, a mold will be taken of the tooth to create an exact fit, which will prevent further decay or fracture.
- When you return for the next session, we will have ready the inlay/onlay made from your mold, and it will be secured to the tooth.
Gold traditionally has been used for inlays and onlays because of its ability to be molded onto the tooth in a way that ensures minimal chance of additional decay. However, advances are such that the same effect can be had with porcelain materials, which are custom-made to match the exact color of the existing tooth.
Why Choose Us?
- Free consultations
- Evening appointments
- Emergency appointments
- All local insurances accepted
- 24-hour beeper service
- Credit cards accepted
- Financing available
Business Hours
- MON 9am - 5pm
- TUE 11am - 8pm
- WED 9am - 5pm
- THUR 11am - 8pm
- FRI 9am - 2pm
- SAT Closed - Closed