Inlay / Onlay

Inlays / Onlays are types of indirect restorations.
As with fillings they are placed in a cavity (hole) to restore the function or aesthetic appearance of a tooth.
They are usually used in very large cavities where a direct filling is not suitable due to size.
They require a laboratory procedure, so two appointments are needed to complete the procedure.
They can be made in gold, porcelain and composite.
Porcelain and composite provide excellent aesthetic results

They are strong.
They are made bespoke for your tooth so a provide a very accurate result.
Porcelain options can provide excellent aesthetic results.
They can create a more realistic reconstruction of the tooth and biting surfaces than with a filling in complicated cases.

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