Dental onlays are restorations used to repair teeth near Highland Park, IL with moderate decay or with a crack or fracture. These teeth are typically too damaged to be restored with a traditional filling in Highland Park, IL but have enough sufficient healthy tooth structure to place a crown. These restorations allow Dr. Skurie at Sam Skurie Dental to conserve the natural tooth structure but still repair the tooth!

Dental onlays are durable and made of tough materials. Depending on your budget and aesthetic needs, they can be gold or white in color. Dr. Skurie will discuss your different options and help you decide which is best for you!

Dental onlays are prepared similarly to a filling. The decay is removed from the tooth and the tooth is shaped to hold a restoration. Depending on the severity of your condition, your onlay may be made at Sam Skurie Dental in Highland Park, IL or it may be sent to a dental laboratory. If your restoration is sent to a laboratory, Dr. Skurie will place a temporary restoration and you will return to have your custom restoration cemented! Dr. Skurie will let you know what option is best for you.