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WHAT IS AN INLAY/ONLAY?

What is an inlay?

An inlay fits into the prepared space left after a cavity or old filling has
been removed. Inlays are more like fillings and are generally more durable
and far out-last fillings. They are also more conservative than crowns,
generally, much less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays
than crowns.
 

What is an onlay?

Onlays are essentially identical to inlays with the exception that one or
more cusps have been included in the preparation. In other words, decay or
trauma has affected the cusps, necessitating their replacement. Onlays are
sometimes also referred to as partial crowns.
 
  





 

 

Why choose to have an inlay or onlay?

Depending on their size and location, fillings can reduce the strength of a
tooth by up to 50%.
 
Inlays and onlays, on the other hand, can actually increase the strength of
the tooth by up to 75% because the material used to bond them to the tooth
also bonds the tooth together. Inlays and onlays are fabricated outside of the
mouth and therefore are capable of being made much stronger than typical
fillings. They are especially suitable for large restorations of the back teeth
and for large restorations of the biting surfaces of the front teeth.
 
Matchmaker inlays and onlays are extremely strong, and can last for longer
than a filling. Available in a wide range of shades to match existing teeth.