Dental Inlays in Costa Rica

Precision, Aesthetics and Durability

Do you have extensive decay or old, deteriorated fillings?
The dental inlays in Costa Rica are the ideal solution when conventional resins are not sufficient, but there is still enough healthy tooth structure to preserve.

At Sonrisa Para Todos we work with CAD-CAM technology and premium materials to design customized inlays that restore the functionality and esthetics of your teeth, with long-lasting results of up to 10 years or more.

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What are Dental Inlays and Onlays?

The inlays are indirect restorations laboratory fabricated and custom designed to fit perfectly into the prepared tooth.

Unlike direct fillings, inlays offer:

  • Millimeter adjustment with digital technology
  • Optimal sealing to prevent secondary caries
  • Greater durability compared to traditional resins
  • Natural esthetics, mimicking with the tooth

Materiales de Incrustaciones: Elige la CombinaciĂłn Ă“ptima

El material de tu incrustación determina estética, durabilidad, y resistencia.

Opciones: disilicato, zirconio, o resina compuesta.

Zirconium

(Máxima Resistencia)

Mejor para: Molares con alta carga masticatoria

CaracterĂ­sticas:

  • Exceptional resistance
  • Durabilidad comprobada (15-20 años)
  • Sin riesgo de fractura
  • Biocompatible total

 Advantages:

  • Aguanta cualquier carga masticatoria
  • Perfecto para bruxismo
  • Durabilidad extrema
  • Ideal para molares posteriores
  • No requiere tĂ©cnica adhesiĂłn especial

Desventajas:
✗ Estética un poco menos natural que disilicato
✗ Costo alto 

Recomendación: Si necesitas máxima resistencia.

Disilicato de Litio

(Máxima Estética)

Mejor para: Dientes visibles (anteriores, o molares visibles)

CaracterĂ­sticas:

  • EstĂ©tica excepcional (translucidez natural)
  • Propiedades Ăłpticas similares a diente natural
  • Alta resistencia (adecuada para molares)
  • Biocompatible (no causa reacciones)

 Advantages:

  • Se ve más natural que cualquier otro material
  • Color estable (no se tiñe con el tiempo)
  • Excelente para zonas visibles
  • Dura 10-15+ años

Desventajas:
✗ Costo más alto
✗ Requiere técnica especial de adhesión.

Recomendación: Si estética es prioridad.

Resina Compuesta

(OpciĂłn EconĂłmica)

Mejor para: Presupuesto limitado, dientes posteriores

CaracterĂ­sticas:

  • EconĂłmica
  • Reparable en boca (si se daña)
  • Fácil de colocar
  • Aceptable estĂ©tica

 Advantages:

  • Costo bajo
  • Reparable (si se fractura, se arregla en boca)
  • Buena resistencia
  • Biocompatible

Desventajas:
✗ Estética menos natural
✗ Durabilidad menor (8-12 años vs 10-15 años)
✗ Puede teñirse con el tiempo

RecomendaciĂłn: Si presupuesto es limitado.

Types of Dental Inlays in Costa Rica

  • According to its extension:

    • Inlay: restores the central part without covering cusps
    • Onlay: covers central part + cusps
    • Overlay: reconstructs the entire masticatory surface
    • Endocrown: ideal for endodontically treated teeth
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Advantages of Dental Inlays

1

Durability and resistance

  • Longer longevity than resins (5-10 years or more)
  • Excellent chewing stability
  • Reduced risk of fractures and leaks
2

Digital precision

  • Perfect fit with CAD-CAM
  • Top marginal seal
  • Accurate reconstruction of dental anatomy
3

Superior aesthetics

  • Translucency similar to natural enamel
  • Color stable and stain resistant
  • Virtually invisible to the naked eye
4

Dental conservation

  • Preserve healthy tissue
  • Less wear than a crown
  • Reinforce the remaining tooth structure

Ideal Cases for Inlays

  • Extensive caries that cannot be solved with resins
  • Partial cusp or tooth wall fractures
  • Replacement of old amalgams
  • Post-endodontic restorations with remnant structure
  • Patients with high aesthetic and functional demand
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The Step-by-Step Process

  1. First appointment:
    1. Clinical evaluation and digital diagnosis
    2. Removal of damaged tissue and preparation of the tooth
    3. 3D printing or digital scanning.
    4. Placement of temporary inlay
  2. Laboratory:
    1. Design and manufacturing with CAD/CAM technology
    2. Certified materials of high aesthetics and resistance
    3. Quality control and aesthetic customization
  3. Second date:
    1. Withdrawal of provisional and mouth test
    2. Final color and shape adjustments
    3. Definitive adhesive cementation
    4. Polishing and bite verification

Financing available

We have financing facilities with the main entities in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Inlays and Onlays

How long does the entire procedure take?
Generally requires two appointments within a 1 to 2 week period.
No. They are performed under local anesthesia and the procedure is completely safe and comfortable.
The inlay preserves more healthy tooth structure, while the crown completely covers the tooth.
They can be placed in young and older adults as long as there is sufficient tooth structure to support them.

Incrustación dura 2-3 veces más (10-15 vs 5-7 años). Precisión superior. Menos riesgo de filtraciones. Vale la inversión extra.

Restore your smile with high-precision inlays and onlays

At Sonrisa Para Todos we combine clinical experience, specialized laboratory and premium materials to offer you durable, esthetic and customized 100% restorations.

Schedule your appointment by calling 4010-3333 or writing to WhatsApp 7031-7979. Rediscover the pleasure of smiling with dental bridges in Costa Rica.

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