Inlays and Onlays are used to restore your teeth in cases where they are broken, chipped or a cavity is present. Unlike a Dental Filling the restoration is made from 100% pure porcelain and is designed and measured to fit into the gap/ cavity perfectly
Inlays are used to repair the large chewing surface of a back tooth and to mend larger cavities where a conventional filling wouldn’t be strong enough. These chewing surfaces can often develop cavities as they do contain quite deep fissures that can easily trap plaque and food. With an inlay, our dentist will need to carefully prepare the tooth before taking a detailed impression that will be sent to our dental laboratory.
We are able to make a porcelain inlay with using the very most advanced CAD/CAM technology. These restorations can look amazing and eliminate the need for a temporary filling while your inlay is being made.
An onlay is similar to an inlay, just a little larger. It can repair a cavity right in the central part of the chewing surface as well as one or more of the tooth cusps. These are the raised points on the tooth.