Procedures

Inlay

Definition

A custom restoration that fits within the cusps of a tooth, larger than a filling but smaller than a crown. Inlays are used when decay or damage is too extensive for a filling but doesn't require full crown coverage. Made from ceramic, gold, or composite.

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Onlay

A custom restoration that covers one or more cusps of a tooth. Onlays extend over the biting surface, providing more coverage than inlays while being more conservative than full crowns. Also called 'partial crowns.'

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