Restorative & Implants
Inlays & Onlays in Mundelein, IL — The Smart Middle Ground Between Fillings and Crowns
The short version
When a tooth needs more than a filling but not a full crown, a lab-made onlay restores only the damaged part and leaves the healthy structure alone. Less tooth removed now means more tooth left in twenty years.
What to expect
How treatment actually goes.
No surprises, no improvising. Here is the sequence from the first appointment to the last.
- STEP 1
Diagnose in 3D
A CBCT scan and digital scan map bone, nerves, and your existing bite.
- STEP 2
Plan and preview
We design the restoration digitally and show you the result first.
- STEP 3
Restore and refine
Treatment delivered under magnification, then checked at follow-up.
Questions
What patients ask us most.
How long will the work last?
Well-maintained restorations routinely last a decade or far longer. Longevity depends on your bite, hygiene, and whether we address grinding.
Will it match my other teeth?
Shade, translucency, and surface texture are matched in natural light. If a front tooth is involved, we will try it in before it is permanently placed.
How much does it cost?
We give you a written estimate with your insurance benefit applied before anything is scheduled. Financing is available for larger plans.
What if I have put this off for years?
You are in good company, and you will not be lectured. We start with whatever is urgent and build the rest of the plan at a pace you choose.
Patient reviews
From people who had this done here.
I have been a patient here for over twenty years and I would not go anywhere else. Everyone knows my name the moment I walk in, and the care has always been thorough and completely honest.
Dr. Markiewicz walked me through my implant plan on a 3D scan so I understood exactly what would happen. The surgery was far easier than I expected and the tooth looks completely natural.
I used to dread the dentist. This office changed that. They explained every step, checked in constantly, and never once made me feel rushed or judged about the work I had put off.
Ready to talk about dental onlays & inlays?
Book a consultation and get a written plan with your insurance benefit applied before anything is scheduled.