Inlay / Onlay
Personalized, dental-lab-fabricated restoration for extensive tooth structure loss.
Precise, custom tooth restoration
Inlays and onlays are individually fabricated to fit the shape of the damaged tooth, and can offer a solution when a conventional filling is no longer ideal but a full crown is not necessarily required.
"When tooth damage exceeds what can be ideally restored with a conventional filling, an inlay or onlay offers a custom, tooth-preserving alternative."
When might Inlays or Onlays be needed?
An inlay or onlay may come into consideration when the tooth has suffered significant tooth structure loss due to decay, removal of an old filling or other damage, but the remaining natural tooth structure still allows for a partial restoration. The individually fabricated inlay fits precisely to the prepared tooth and aims to restore the tooth's shape, function and stability.
Tooth-preserving, personalized restoration
At Györe Dent we first assess how much healthy tooth structure can be preserved, and decide on this basis whether a filling, an inlay/onlay or another restoration represents the right solution. In the case of an inlay or onlay, after preparing the tooth, an individually fabricated restoration ensures a precise fit.
When might an Inlay / Onlay be a good solution?
An inlay or onlay comes into consideration when a tooth is more extensively damaged or decayed, but enough natural tooth structure remains for a partial restoration.
- In case of extensive tooth decay
- When replacing large, failing old fillings
- In the event of significant tooth structure loss
- When a conventional filling no longer provides adequate restoration
- When the tooth condition indicates a partial restoration is sufficient
The right restoration is determined by tooth condition
Not every case of major tooth structure loss calls for the same treatment. During the examination we assess the remaining tooth structure, the loading and the bite relations, and choose the necessary restoration on this basis.
What is the exact course of treatment?
Step by step
Assessment
We examine the affected tooth, the extent of the damage and the amount of remaining healthy tooth structure.
Tooth preparation
We remove the damaged or decayed tooth structure and prepare the tooth for the custom restoration.
Custom fabrication
Based on the required data, the inlay or onlay is fabricated to match the shape of the tooth and the bite relations.
Fitting & bonding
We check the fit, the bite and the aesthetic result, and then permanently bond the restoration when appropriate.
Why choose us?
Tooth-preserving approach and personalized planning
Personalized planning
The method of restoration is always determined by the affected tooth's current condition, the remaining tooth structure and the functional requirements.
Custom-fabricated restoration
Inlays and onlays are individually fabricated restorations tailored to the shape of the tooth and the given bite situation.
Tooth-preserving approach
When designing the treatment plan, we strive to preserve as much healthy natural tooth structure as possible whenever clinically feasible.
Our Clinic in Szeged
Györe Dent welcomes patients at Déryné u. 17 in Szeged for a personalized treatment plan to restore teeth affected by extensive tooth structure loss. During the examination we determine whether a filling, an inlay/onlay, a crown or another restoration represents the right solution.
Related treatments
Frequently asked questions about Inlays and Onlays
The most important things to know about custom dental restorations.
What is the difference between a filling and an Inlay / Onlay?
A conventional filling is built directly inside the tooth, while an inlay or onlay is an individually fabricated restoration that is bonded to the prepared tooth. It may be considered for larger tooth structure loss, when a conventional filling no longer offers an optimal solution.
When is an Inlay or Onlay recommended?
An inlay or onlay may come into consideration when the tooth is more significantly damaged, decayed or contains a large old filling, but enough natural tooth structure remains that a full crown is not needed. The appropriate treatment is always chosen on the basis of an examination.
What is the difference between an Inlay and an Onlay?
Both are individually fabricated partial restorations. The difference mainly lies in how much of the tooth they restore: an onlay can cover a larger area of the chewing surface, including one or more cusps.
Is the Inlay or Onlay treatment painful?
Tooth preparation is performed under local anesthesia when needed. Temporary sensitivity may occur after the treatment, the extent of which depends on the affected tooth's starting condition and the procedure performed.
How long can an Inlay or Onlay last?
The lifespan depends on the material used, the tooth's starting condition, the bite loading, oral hygiene and regular check-ups. Because of this, individual variations are always possible.
Inlay / Onlay or crown – which is needed?
This mainly depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains and how extensive the restoration needs to be. If a sufficient amount of natural tooth structure can be preserved, a partial restoration may be enough; with greater damage a crown may be indicated. The decision is made on the basis of a personal examination.
Let us find the right restoration for your tooth
Book an appointment so that, based on a personal examination, we can determine what restoration provides the appropriate solution for restoring the affected tooth.