Inlays & Onlays

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.