Inlays and Onlays

Inlay and onlay restorations are custom-crafted in a dental laboratory to insure a precise personal fit to your tooth.

Inlays:
Inlays are considered among the finest quality restorations you can have. Dental inlays result in a more durable, more cosmetic solution to your dental need. When bonded, inlays can improve the strength of your tooth as well. The size and shape of an inlay is like a silver filling, however, when fabricated from porcelain, blends with your natural tooth shade. Inlays are long lasting and will not need replacement as often as conventional fillings.

Onlays:
Onlays are designed to replace and protect the biting surface of a damaged tooth. But unlike a crown, an onlay does not cover the entire tooth; therefore, conserving more of your natural tooth structure. Onlays result in a healthier tooth and gum, and when fabricated from porcelain, allow for a more cosmetic solution to your dental need. Onlays may also be fabricated from high-noble gold, for a long-lasting and conservative restoration choice.