DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter EMERGING STRONGER THAN EVER When a fractured or decayed rear tooth sustains to0 much damage to be successfully treated with a filling, but still has sufficient tooth structure left to avoid the need for a crown, the dental restoration known as an "inlay" and "onlay" may be the best choice. Inlays and onlays are not only regarded to be among the most durable of dental restorations, but they also help strengthen teeth by up to 75%, thereby prolonging tooth life and preventing the need for future dental treatment. Once the tooth is prepared for treatment (by removing decay and damaged material). an impression is taken which the laboratory will use to fabricate a new inlay or onlay in porcelain, gold, or composite resin material. P.S. While a dental inlay is similar to a filling and fits inside the cusp tips (top edges) of the tooth, a dental onlay is more extensive and extends over the cusps of the treated tooth. Whether it involves simple fillings or complex restorations, any program we suggest for your dental health will be thoroughly discussed with you before we begin. When you are looking for state-of-the-art, personalized dentistry from people who really care, welcome to our office. Our dental team at CARPENTER DENTAL works smoothly and efficiently together, devoted to making your dental experience comfortable as well as enhancing. Call us at 570.331.0909 for an appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8-5. O 2007-2020 Software Consulting Services, LLC. All rights reserved. Open source credits. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter EMERGING STRONGER THAN EVER When a fractured or decayed rear tooth sustains to0 much damage to be successfully treated with a filling, but still has sufficient tooth structure left to avoid the need for a crown, the dental restoration known as an "inlay" and "onlay" may be the best choice. Inlays and onlays are not only regarded to be among the most durable of dental restorations, but they also help strengthen teeth by up to 75%, thereby prolonging tooth life and preventing the need for future dental treatment. Once the tooth is prepared for treatment (by removing decay and damaged material). an impression is taken which the laboratory will use to fabricate a new inlay or onlay in porcelain, gold, or composite resin material. P.S. While a dental inlay is similar to a filling and fits inside the cusp tips (top edges) of the tooth, a dental onlay is more extensive and extends over the cusps of the treated tooth. Whether it involves simple fillings or complex restorations, any program we suggest for your dental health will be thoroughly discussed with you before we begin. When you are looking for state-of-the-art, personalized dentistry from people who really care, welcome to our office. Our dental team at CARPENTER DENTAL works smoothly and efficiently together, devoted to making your dental experience comfortable as well as enhancing. Call us at 570.331.0909 for an appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8-5. O 2007-2020 Software Consulting Services, LLC. All rights reserved. Open source credits. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com