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Porcelain inlays:

An inlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-
colored porcelain. Porcelain inlays are popular because they resemble your natural 

tooth. A porcelain inlay is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently 

cemented into the tooth by your dentist.

Inlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or 

have been damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays are an ideal alternative to conventional 

silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less 

tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays.

As with most dental restorations, inlays are not always permanent and may someday 

require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a 

beautiful long lasting smile.

Reasons for inlay restorations:

• Broken or fractured teeth.

• Cosmetic enhancement.

• Decayed teeth.

• Fractured fillings.

• Large fillings.

What does getting an inlay involve?

An inlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will 

include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create 

your custom inlay and a temporary restoration.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. 

The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface 

to properly fit an inlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the 

tooth while your inlay is made by a dental laboratory.

At your second appointment your new inlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into 

place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is 

comfortable.

You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene 

practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new inlay.

Porcelain onlays:

An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-
colored porcelain. Porcelain onlays are popular because they resemble your natural 

tooth. An onlay is sometimes also referred to as a partial crown. Porcelain onlays are 

made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented onto the tooth 

by your dentist.

Onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings 

or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Onlays are an ideal alternative to crowns 

(caps) because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of onlays. Onlays are 

essentially identical to inlays with the exception that one or more of the chewing cusps 

have also been affected and need to be included in the restoration.

As with most dental restorations, onlays are not always permanent and may someday 

require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a 

beautiful long lasting smile.

Reasons for onlay restorations:

• Broken or fractured teeth.

• Cosmetic enhancement.

• Decayed teeth.

• Fractured fillings.

• Large fillings.

What does getting an onlay involve?

An onlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will 

include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create 

your custom onlay and a temporary restoration.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. 

The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface 

to properly fit an onlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the 

tooth while your onlay is made by a dental laboratory.

At your second appointment, your new onlay will be carefully and precisely cemented 

into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your 

bite is comfortable.

You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene 

practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new onlay.