Oral Sedation
Many people let their fear of the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care and offices keep them from obtaining their recommended treatment or a beautiful smile. Dr. Chad Follis is excited to announce that we now offer Oral Sedation. Don't let anxiety prevent you from having the confident smile you have always wanted.
Chad Follis D.D.S.
4085 Mallory Lane
Suite 116
Franklin, TN 37067
615.771.1999
Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm
4085 Mallory Lane
Suite 116
Franklin, TN 37067
615.771.1999
Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm
Porcelain Inlays and Onlays
When your cosmetic dentist discovers tooth decay or broken teeth, porcelain inlays or onlays may be a good solution. Dr. Follis in Nashville, Tennessee can give you a strong new tooth surface with sturdy porcelain inlays or onlays. They reinforce the natural tooth, making it stronger and giving it a longer life.
What are Porcelain Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are porcelain restorations. Rather than being packed into a cavity like a composite filling or metal amalgam filling, they are custom-made in a lab and then bonded to your tooth, so they become an indistinguishable part of that tooth. Unlike metal fillings that expand and contract with temperature and lead to cracks in the tooth, porcelain inlays and onlays are bonded to the tooth and reinforce the tooth structure.
A porcelain inlay is smaller, filling the area within the cusps, or peaks, of your tooth.
A porcelain onlay is larger, extending over one or more cusps to the outside surface of the tooth.
Porcelain Inlays and Onlays vs. Porcelain Crowns and Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain inlays and onlays are custom-designed in a lab, just like porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns, however, are used when insufficient tooth structure remains to hold a porcelain inlay, onlay or white filling. Porcelain veneers are used to cover small defects on the front surface of the tooth.
Your First Appointment
Dr. Follis first removes the damaged or decayed area of your tooth and will use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during this part of the procedure.
Then Dr. Follis makes an impression of the tooth. This impression is sent to his cosmetic lab where a customized porcelain inlay or onlay is made that will fit into your tooth and your bite correctly. This process typically takes about two weeks.
While the master ceramist is making your porcelain inlay or onlay, you will have a temporary in place to fill the prepared area of your tooth.
Your Second Appointment
During your second appointment, Dr. Follis removes the temporary inlay or onlay and permanently bonds the porcelain restoration to your tooth. To complete the procedure, your entire tooth is smoothed and polished for a natural feeling.
Instant Improvement
Using porcelain makes your inlay or onlay virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. The porcelain can be matched to your original tooth color. Once the porcelain inlay or onlay is permanently bonded to your tooth, it then becomes a part of the tooth and is less likely to loosen or fall out and will support and strengthen the tooth.
Dr. Chad L. Follis can help you decide if a porcelain inlay or onlay would be your best option. Contact Us today to schedule a consultation where you can ask questions, meet the Follis Team members, and experience the welcoming comfort of the environment where confident smiles are brought to life.
When your cosmetic dentist discovers tooth decay or broken teeth, porcelain inlays or onlays may be a good solution. Dr. Follis in Nashville, Tennessee can give you a strong new tooth surface with sturdy porcelain inlays or onlays. They reinforce the natural tooth, making it stronger and giving it a longer life.
What are Porcelain Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are porcelain restorations. Rather than being packed into a cavity like a composite filling or metal amalgam filling, they are custom-made in a lab and then bonded to your tooth, so they become an indistinguishable part of that tooth. Unlike metal fillings that expand and contract with temperature and lead to cracks in the tooth, porcelain inlays and onlays are bonded to the tooth and reinforce the tooth structure.
A porcelain inlay is smaller, filling the area within the cusps, or peaks, of your tooth.
A porcelain onlay is larger, extending over one or more cusps to the outside surface of the tooth.
Porcelain Inlays and Onlays vs. Porcelain Crowns and Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain inlays and onlays are custom-designed in a lab, just like porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns, however, are used when insufficient tooth structure remains to hold a porcelain inlay, onlay or white filling. Porcelain veneers are used to cover small defects on the front surface of the tooth.
Your First Appointment
Dr. Follis first removes the damaged or decayed area of your tooth and will use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during this part of the procedure.
Then Dr. Follis makes an impression of the tooth. This impression is sent to his cosmetic lab where a customized porcelain inlay or onlay is made that will fit into your tooth and your bite correctly. This process typically takes about two weeks.
While the master ceramist is making your porcelain inlay or onlay, you will have a temporary in place to fill the prepared area of your tooth.
Your Second Appointment
During your second appointment, Dr. Follis removes the temporary inlay or onlay and permanently bonds the porcelain restoration to your tooth. To complete the procedure, your entire tooth is smoothed and polished for a natural feeling.
Instant Improvement
Using porcelain makes your inlay or onlay virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. The porcelain can be matched to your original tooth color. Once the porcelain inlay or onlay is permanently bonded to your tooth, it then becomes a part of the tooth and is less likely to loosen or fall out and will support and strengthen the tooth.
Dr. Chad L. Follis can help you decide if a porcelain inlay or onlay would be your best option. Contact Us today to schedule a consultation where you can ask questions, meet the Follis Team members, and experience the welcoming comfort of the environment where confident smiles are brought to life.