Inlays and Onlays

When a filling isn't enough.

An inlay or onlay is an indirect restoration, made in a dental laboratory to a precise specification and bonded into or onto the tooth. Where a cavity is too large for a direct filling to provide a reliable long-term result, an inlay or onlay offers a stronger, better-fitting alternative without the need for a full crown.

The difference between the two is straightforward. An inlay sits within the cusps of the tooth, restoring the inner surface. An onlay extends over one or more cusps, providing greater coverage where more tooth structure has been lost. Both are fabricated in ceramic or composite, matched carefully to the shade of the surrounding tooth.

At The Lodge, indirect restorations are planned carefully and finished to a high standard. The result should feel completely natural and should last considerably longer than a direct filling in the same situation. Your clinician will advise whether an inlay, onlay, or alternative restoration is the right choice for your specific tooth.

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