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Restorative Dentistry

Porcelain Inlays & Onlays

More than a filling. Less than a crown. Exactly right.

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The Anthem approach

When damage is too extensive for a filling but a crown would sacrifice healthy tooth structure, inlays and onlays are the elegant middle path — custom porcelain pieces bonded precisely into (or onto) the tooth.

They preserve the maximum amount of your natural tooth, strengthen what remains, and blend invisibly. It's conservative dentistry at its most refined.

  • Preserves far more natural tooth than a crown
  • Stronger and longer-lasting than large fillings
  • Custom-milled porcelain, invisibly matched
  • Strengthens the remaining tooth structure

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InsuranceMost major plans accepted, incl. Medi-Cal Dental & IEHP. Details

FinancingCareCredit & Sunbit — payments that fit your budget

New patients$125 exam & X-rays without insurance

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What to expect

Your visit, step by step.

  1. Decay removed, healthy structure preserved

  2. Digital impression of the prepared tooth

  3. Porcelain restoration precision-milled

  4. Bonded, sealed, and polished flush

FAQ

Porcelain Inlays & Onlays — your questions, answered.

What's the difference between an inlay and an onlay?

An inlay fits within the grooves between a tooth's cusps; an onlay extends over one or more cusps. Both are bonded porcelain, chosen based on the damage.

How long do inlays and onlays last?

Typically 15–20 years — considerably longer than a large composite filling in the same position.

Why choose an onlay over a crown?

A crown requires reshaping the entire tooth; an onlay preserves everything healthy. When an onlay can do the job, it's the more conservative choice — and the one we'll recommend.

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$125 New Patient Special

Ask us about porcelain inlays & onlays — no pressure, ever.

Comprehensive exam and full digital X-rays for new patients without insurance. Dental emergencies welcome — we do our best to see you quickly.

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