Inlays/Onlays

Inlays and Onlays are dental restorations used to replace full-coverage crowns. These dental restorations are a strong and long-lasting way to treat tooth decay. Inlays and Onlays can be used instead of dental fillings. Inlays and onlays can be used in place of dental fillings. While dental fillings may be molded in the mouth in one dental visit, they are manufactured in a dental laboratory before being fitted to and bonded onto the damaged tooth.

In an inlay restoration, the material is bonded to the center of the teeth. Onlays restorations are similar to inlay restorations, except that the extent of damage may require the inclusion of a cusp (the pointed part of the tooth at the biting surface). Inlays and onlays can both last many years with the right care. These restorations are needed for many reasons, including large restorations that have failed, missing fillings, or fractured cusps.

Inlays and onlays have many advantages and benefits:

Color of the tooth – Inlays and Onlays will not discolor with time.

Superior Fit– This conservative method preserves as many healthy teeth as possible.

Protection of tight spaces– Inlays seal teeth best to prevent bacteria.

Strength– Inlays or onlays are highly stable solutions to treat decay.

Protect your tooth structure– Because the fit and preparation are minimal, you will find it easier to clean.

Protecting weak teeth– A dental onlays is a way to protect the weaker areas of a tooth without reshaping the entire tooth.