Dentistry in Newton, MA
Restorative Dentistry and Replacement Teeth
Crowns, Inlays, and Onlays
Providing Custom Crowns for Lasting Restorations
Broken, decayed, or severely worn teeth can detract from your appearance and make eating painful. They may also break near the root and cause complications. Don’t suffer with damaged dentition. Dr. Shahriar restores structural integrity to compromised teeth by placing custom crowns, inlays, and onlays.
A crown sits snugly atop a damaged tooth to strengthen and protect it. Dr. Shahriar uses all-ceramic and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns for structural stability. She’ll consider the location of your tooth and the amount of stress it incurs to determine which material to use. Custom porcelain crowns look and feel like natural teeth, so they’ll blend seamlessly with your smile.
If your tooth doesn’t require a full crown but needs more restoration than a filling can provide, Dr. Shahriar may suggest an inlay or onlay. An inlay fits within the cusps, or bumps, of a tooth. An onlay fits over one or more bumps. Like crowns, inlays and onlays are custom restorations to restore form and function to compromised teeth.
After a consultation to determine if a crown, inlay, or onlay is the right choice for your smile, Dr. Shahriar will examine your mouth and prepare your tooth. She’ll take a dental impression and fit you with a temporary to wear while your restoration is being produced. A skilled ceramist at a trusted dental lab will handcraft your custom crown, inlay, or onlay to match the color of your existing teeth. When your restoration is ready, Dr. Shahriar will remove the temporary and permanently bond the crown, inlay, or onlay in place, restoring your smile’s appearance and function.
Call Newton Dental Group to schedule your crown appointment with Dr. Shahriar. Our conveniently located office serves residents of Newton, Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, and surrounding areas.
Newton, Massachusetts 02458
617 • 332 • 3100
