Conservatively restore damaged teeth with inlays and onlays

TMJ Dentist for Damaged Teeth Near Me In Beverly Hills

Our specialists at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry have extensive training and experience with rebuilding portions of the teeth and supportive tissues. Led by prosthodontist, Dr. Frank Vidjak, and endodontist, Dr. Fanny Yacaman, our skilled team creates “rebuilt” tooth structure that is indistinguishable in appearance, “feel” in the mouth, function and durability from a healthy tooth.

We are also proponents of conservative dental options. Restorations that conservatively rebuild and replace lost tooth structure minimally alter existing teeth and preserve utmost natural tissues. This approach optimally replicates tissues in form and function. Examples of conservative restorations include inlays and onlays.

Difference between dental inlays and onlays

The anatomy of each natural tooth includes points or tips called “cusps.” Inside of each of these high points or cusps of the tooth is the lower, flatter chewing surface. When only the chewing surface of the tooth is decayed or otherwise damaged, a dental inlay may be all that is necessary to rebuild the damaged portion of the tooth. Accordingly, the inlay fits inside of the cusps and on the chewing surface. The inlay is made of a tooth-like dental material whose color and shape blends in naturally with the surrounding tooth. Once the damaged tissue has been removed and the inlay is bonded or secured into place, it restores and strengthens the weakened tooth.

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If one of our specialists recommends an onlay, this is generally indicative of more extensive damage to the tooth. In addition to covering the chewing surface of the prepared tooth, the onlay also covers at least one cusp or point of the tooth. This tooth-like, shaped dental material is frequently referred to as a “partial crown,” because it is considered to be an alternative to a full-coverage dental crown. A full crown replaces the visible, white portion of the tooth above the gum line. Crowns also frequently follow root canal therapy, which is administered by our specialist in these and other endodontic treatments, Dr. Yacaman.

Trust the health, comfort, and beauty of your smile to our specialty care. Call (310) 861-3955 to schedule your appointment at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry. We look forward to partnering with you!

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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.