Joel F. Levy, D.D.S.

NYC office:
One Grand Central Plaza
60 East 42nd. St.
Suite #2339
NYC, NY 10165
212-986-2287
Fax : 914-833-3447
 
Larchmont office:
2039 Palmer Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
914-834-9534
 

Porcelain Inlays

 Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays

Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays are popular because they resemble your natural tooth. Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays are made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented into the tooth by your dentist.

Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays are utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays  are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays.

As with most dental restorations, Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays  are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.

Reasons for Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays:
Broken or fractured teeth.
*
Cosmetic enhancement.
*
Decayed teeth.
*
Fractured fillings.
*
Large fillings.

What does getting an inlay involve?

 Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays   requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom inlay and a temporary restoration.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an inlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your inlay is made by a dental laboratory.

At your second appointment your new inlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.

You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life the new Porcelain Inlays & Tooth Colored Inlays 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dentist Larchmont, Dentist midtown, New York

Dentist Larchmont, Dentist midtown, New York
 

Porcelain Veneers Go

Mojo Interactive Programming, Design and Hosting by Mojo Interactive, © 2010.
Content © 2010 Joel Levy, DDS, All rights reserved.
FlexMD Website