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Inlays and Onlays are custom-made restorations crafted from porcelain or composite material that repair moderate tooth decay or damage with greater precision and durability than a standard filling.
The affected area of the tooth is carefully prepared, and a precisely fabricated restoration is custom-made in a lab to fit the exact contours of the damage, then permanently bonded into place for a durable, natural-looking result.
Restores damaged teeth with greater strength and precision than standard fillings, protects against further breakdown, and preserves more of the natural tooth structure for long-term durability.
Inlays & Onlays
Custom-fabricated porcelain or composite restorations that repair moderate tooth damage with precision and durability.
Patients with moderate tooth decay or damage that is too extensive for a standard filling but does not require a full crown, and who want a precise, long-lasting restoration.
These custom restorations are used when a tooth has too much damage for a filling but doesn't yet need a full crown. The process involves two visits — one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and one to bond the finished restoration in place.
At Troy Meadows Dental, inlays and onlays typically require two appointments — an initial preparation and impression visit lasting about an hour, followed by a second appointment to permanently bond the custom restoration once it returns from the lab.
Inlays and Onlays at Troy Meadows Dental require two appointments with a waiting period in between, during which a temporary restoration is placed. Patients should treat the temporary carefully, avoid hard or sticky foods, and report any bite discomfort promptly so adjustments can be made at the final placement visit.
Inlay and onlay recovery at Troy Meadows Dental is generally mild, with some temporary sensitivity around the restored tooth that resolves within a few days. Most patients experience immediate improvement in function after the final bonding appointment and can return to normal eating habits shortly after the permanent restoration is placed.