What is Inlays and Onlays?

• Dental inlays anjd onlays are restorations used to repair rear teeth with mild to moderate decay or cracked and fractured teeth that are not sufficiently damaged to need a crown.
• Benefits to inlays and onlays in comparison to metal fillings:
• 1. Inlays and onlays are durable — they’re made from tough, hard-wearing materials which last up to 30 years.
• 2. They help to strengthen teeth by up to 75 percent, unlike traditional metal fillings which can actually reduce the strength of the teeth by up to 50 percent.
• 3. Inlays and onlays prolong tooth life and prevent the need for more dental treatment in the future.