Inlay-onlay

very deep cavity

restoration of the damaged tooth

Inlay-Onlay


An inlay-onlay is a cast block, made by the dental technician, that is used to restore the tooth as part of a deep cavity treatment.

The inlay-onlay is another way to restoration of the tooth following a cavity treatment. Compared to a simple composite, it is recommended for important cavities on the permanent teeth.

A inlay-onlay is a cast block, either in composite resin or ceramic (tooth-colored), made by the dental technician to measure. It is bonded into a cavity after the tooth is prepared. The inlay-onlay fits perfectly, reproducing the occlusal anatomy of the tooth and its relationship with neighboring teeth.

Compared to the traditional composite, theinlay-onlay has many advantages: