Porcelain Inlays & Onlays
Conservative, custom restorations that preserve your natural tooth while providing lasting beauty and strength.
The Perfect Middle Ground
When a tooth has damage that's too extensive for a simple filling but doesn't require a full crown, porcelain inlays and onlays provide the ideal solution. These custom restorations preserve more of your natural tooth while delivering exceptional strength and aesthetics.
At Smile Art Dental Studio, we craft each inlay and onlay from premium porcelain, precisely matching the color and translucency of your natural enamel. The result is a restoration that's virtually invisible while providing superior durability.
Our conservative approach prioritizes preserving your healthy tooth structure while ensuring a lasting, beautiful result.
Ideal For
- Large cavity restorations
- Replacing old metal fillings
- Cracked or fractured teeth
- Worn tooth surfaces
- Conservative alternative to crowns
- Aesthetic improvement
Why Choose Inlays & Onlays
Experience the perfect balance of conservation, strength, and beauty.
Premium Porcelain
Beautiful, tooth-colored restorations that blend seamlessly with your natural enamel.
Tooth Conservation
More conservative than crowns, preserving more of your healthy tooth structure.
Precise Fit
Custom-fabricated in a dental lab for exact fit and optimal function.
Long-Lasting
Durable materials provide years of reliable, beautiful service.
Recognized as a Top Dentist
Dr. Rivero was included in Boston Magazine's Top Dentists list for 2025. The list is based on a peer-review survey of dental professionals across the greater Boston area, conducted in partnership with an independent research firm.
We're grateful for the recognition and remain focused on providing thoughtful, individualized care to every patient who walks through our door.
Marilyn Rivero, DMD
Cosmetic & General Dentistry
Dr. Rivero earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she was a two-time recipient of the Tufts Grant, a scholarship awarded to the highest-achieving students. She served as the dental student representative to the university's Presidential Search Committee.
She completed postgraduate training at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, with coursework in occlusion and cosmetic dentistry, and a mini-residency in prosthetic dentistry with a concentration on smile design.
Dr. Rivero is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists — the world's oldest and largest honor society for dentists — and has served as a clinical instructor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in the Operative Department.
Outside the office, she volunteers with the Child Identification Program (CHIPS), creating dental imprints to help locate missing children, and has volunteered with the Massachusetts Dental Society's Mobile Access to Care (MAC) van, which provides dental services to underserved children across the Commonwealth.
Dr. Rivero practices in the MetroWest area and is currently accepting new patients.
The Restoration Process
A precise, comfortable process that delivers lasting, beautiful results.
Evaluation
We examine your tooth and determine if an inlay or onlay is the ideal solution.
Preparation & Impressions
The damaged area is prepared and detailed impressions are taken for fabrication.
Custom Crafting
Your restoration is precisely crafted in a dental lab to match your tooth.
Bonding & Adjustment
The inlay or onlay is permanently bonded and polished for a perfect finish.
Our Work
See the seamless, natural-looking results our patients have achieved.
Anterior Crowns
Anterior Veneers
Implant Crown
Porcelain Veneers
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Inlay & Onlay FAQs
Everything you need to know about porcelain inlays and onlays.
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