Inlays and Onlays
Custom inlays and onlays — also called partial crowns — to restore damaged back teeth at Illinois Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX.
Inlays and onlays, also known as partial crowns, are considered indirect fillings because they are fabricated in a dental laboratory and then bonded to the tooth. They are used to restore back teeth with damage or decay that is too extensive for a filling but does not require a full crown. At Illinois Family Dentistry, inlays and onlays are made to match your natural teeth for seamless results.
- Also known as partial crowns
- Considered indirect fillings because they require a dental laboratory for fabrication
- Restore teeth with not enough structure left to support traditional fillings but not enough damage to warrant dental crowns
- An inlay covers the chewing surfaces while an onlay covers the chewing surfaces along with one or more of a tooth's cusps
- With proper care, inlays and onlays can last 30 years or even a lifetime