Inlays

The procedure

On your first appointment we will take an impression once we have completed preparing the cavity and send it to the dental laboratory where they will get underway with making your restoration. Usually the lab only needs the maximum of 10 days to make your inlay or onlay. In the meantime, we will place a temporary filling.

On your second appointment we will fix the inlay or onlay in place with a strong dental cement and check that the margins of the restorations fit perfectly against the tooth surface.

We will give you details of how to clean and maintain your new restoration on this appointment.

How long do Inlays and Onlays last?

  • The teeth in which an Inlay or Onlay is placed on is a big deciding factor to their success.
  • There is also an indication as to a patient’s oral hygiene and how well they care for their restorations.
  • Having a hard biting position or forceful chewing may cause the inlay to de-cement

The benefits of Inlay and Onlays

  • Useful in the treatment of tooth decay
  • Getting rid of sensitivity
  • The ability to choose natural coloured (porcelain/resin) restorations for a natural look
  • Gold inlays/onlays will not change in shape
  • Inlays and onlays can strengthen the tooth by up to 75%
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