Dr. Praj has been working my teeth for awhile now. She a highly skilled dentist. She’s done three fillings for me and has the gentlest touch with the local anesthetic. She is a master of teeth cleaning!
Kalani R.Here at Transcendentist in Berkeley, CA we are committed to preserving and enhancing our patients’ oral health in the most natural way possible. For small cavities or minor chips, we use a putty-like resin material that is applied directly and then hardened. For broken or otherwise severely damaged teeth, we usually recommend porcelain crowns. However, many dental problems fall between the two extremes. In these cases, porcelain inlays or onlays are often ideal.
Like a dental crown, this type of restoration replaces damaged or missing enamel with beautiful, high-strength porcelain. However, unlike a crown it does not cover the whole tooth. The difference between an inlay and an onlay is the portion of the tooth that it treats.
Dr. Ruhi Sangha and Dr. Praj Kamat share a single priority, and that is you. Their recommendations are based on the state of your oral health, along with your personal preferences. Your dentist will begin by assessing the damage to your tooth and the amount of healthy structure that remains.
In some cases, we can replace worn fillings with new ones. Unfortunately, worn out, loose, or cracked fillings often cause some damage to the surrounding tooth, requiring a more substantial restoration. A full dental crown covers all visible areas of the tooth, which is wonderful if it is badly damaged or needs complete protection. However, if part of the tooth is healthy and intact, we would need to grind it down in order to make room for the crown.
Inlays and onlays provide the protective and restorative qualities of porcelain, but only where it is needed. In keeping with our commitment to dental preservation, the healthy portion of your tooth remains intact while the damaged or diseased part is restored.
Do you need a crown, filling, inlay, onlay, or other restorative dentistry treatment? The best way to answer that question is through a personal consultation with one of our skilled and compassionate dentists. Call us at (510) 800-7660 to schedule your appointment.
Dr. Praj Kamat considers it a privilege to be able to combine dentistry with being environmentally responsible. She was trained at the prestigious Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and uses her skills and experience to provide top-quality dentistry to the communities in Berkeley, CA.
Dr. Ruhi Sangha believes that dentistry should be performed by caring and compassionate people. A graduate of the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, she considers technology and innovation an integral part of a dental practice and strives to use the most modern techniques at the Transcendentist for the benefit of patients.
They are assisted by a team of top dental professionals including John Cuesta, Registered Dental Assistant; and Mariela Rios, Dental Assistant.
Dr. Praj has been working my teeth for awhile now. She a highly skilled dentist. She’s done three fillings for me and has the gentlest touch with the local anesthetic. She is a master of teeth cleaning!
Kalani R.