What are Dental Inlays & Overlays?

Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations that repair damaged teeth while preserving as much natural structure as possible. They are designed to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. Inlays are an alternative to direct tooth fillings that are fabricated in the dental laboratory, similar to the process of making dental crowns. Onlays and overlays are forms of partial coverage crowns. Inlays, onlays, and overlays are often used for:

  • Restoring teeth with moderate decay
  • Repairing cracks or fractures
  • Strengthening weakened teeth
  • Restoring lost vertical tooth height