Preserve the function of your smile with dental inlays and onlays

Dentist for Inlays and Onlays in Beverly Hills Area

Dental fillings are usually the go-to dental restoration when you have tooth damage and decay. However, if the damage is too extensive, the obvious option is a dental crown. But sometimes, tooth damage could be too large for a filling and too small for a dental crown. For these in-betweens, dental inlays and onlays are the ideal options.

Never had these procedures? There is always a first time for everything. At Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry, we offer quick and effective dental restoration services using dental inlays and onlays. Please book an appointment today to get your healthy smile.

Inlays vs. onlays: What’s the difference?

Inlays and onlays, also known as indirect fillings, do the same job of restoring your damaged teeth, but they aren’t the same. Inlays are placed inside the tooth to restore its function and appearance. An onlay is more comprehensive — it treats the cavity and extends to cover the tooth chewing surface to replace one or more cusps.

Both dental restorations are made from composite resin or porcelain to mimic the natural appearance of your teeth. Once an inlay or onlay repairs your tooth, the finish is discreet, making it difficult to tell whether you ever had tooth decay.

Benefits of inlays and onlays

If Dr. Frank Vidjak or Dr. Fanny Yacaman recommends an inlay or onlay, you don’t need much convincing. These dental restorations offer numerous benefits, including:

They are natural-looking
They are more durable than typical fillings
The treatment is conservative
They are affordable
Dental inlays and onlays are easy to maintain

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Contact Dr. Yacaman: (310) 861-3955 | Contact Dr. Vidjak: (310) 878-6455
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The dental inlay/onlay procedure

The dental procedure for inlays and onlays is similar to a dental filling. First, we numb your mouth and remove the decayed part. Next, we take your bite impressions and send the images to a dental lab to create your permanent restoration. Before your inlay/onlay is ready, we will install a temporary restoration to protect your smile.

In your second appointment, we remove the temporary filling, clean your tooth and place your permanent restoration. Before bonding it permanently on your teeth, we check your bite to make minor adjustments. Finally, we polish it to blend with your smile.

Restore your teeth with natural-looking dental inlays

If you are insecure about your damaged teeth, dental inlays, and onlays in Beverly Hills, CA, can restore your confidence. Indirect fillings from Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry protect your teeth while enhancing the appearance of your smile. Call us at (310) 878-6455 to get the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.