Inlay Vs. Onlay Procedures Explained.
Dental Inlays and Onlays are restorative dental treatments that are used to repair damaged or decayed teeth. Both Inlays and Onlays are custom-made dental prosthetics that are used to replace damaged tooth structures, but they differ in the amount of tooth coverage they provide. Dental Inlays are used to repair small to moderate cavities or damage to the tooth structure. They are usually made from porcelain or composite resin and are placed inside the tooth, filling the area of the cavity. Inlays provide a conservative approach to repairing a tooth, as they preserve more of the natural tooth structure than traditional fillings. Dental Onlays, on the other hand, are used to repair larger areas of tooth damage, including areas that extend to the cusps or biting surface of the tooth. They are also made from porcelain or composite resin and are custom-made to fit the shape of the tooth. Onlays