Two appointments are necessary to complete the dental restoration procedure. During your first visit, a damaged filling or ongoing decay is removed, and the tooth is prepared for the bonding process.
To ensure proper fit and bite, your tooth structure will be examined and an
impression will be made. This impression will then be sent to a lab for inlay or onlay fabrication. Our dentist will then apply a temporary sealant to the affected tooth and schedule the next appointment.
During your second appointment, the temporary sealant is removed. Dr. Mandefro will then evaluate the inlay or onlay to make sure it fits correctly. If the fit is appropriate, a strong resin will be applied to the tooth and the inlay or onlay will be bonded. The area is then polished to a smooth finish.