How are Single Visit Onlays Made?

In an ideal world, dentists would have the ability to realize the need, design, create and place dental restorations all in just one visit. No second dental appointments, so second day of local anesthetic. Incredibly, that ability is reality. Our San Francisco cosmetic dentists offer this convenient process, which is done rather simply.

First, a 3-D image is taken of the mouth and put into a computer. Unique software is then used to design the restoration needed, be it crown, inlay, onlay or veneer. In this case, an onlay is designed to fit the tooth perfectly.

Second, a restoration is created using a unique milling machine that turns a digital image into one of physical space. From a generic shape, it creates a precisely cut onlay. The last step is to temper the onlay in a kiln similar to one for pottery.

This entire process creates a restoration that is no less durable, reliable or color-matched than any done at a central manufacturing plant. In fact, insurance will typically cover the cost of these onlays at the same ratio they would the old way.

To learn more about this incredible process and to get the efficient and low-hassle benefits of the latest technological development, contact our expert in single visit onlays in San Francisco.