Inlays and Onlays are used to repair damage to a tooth’s biting surface (or cusp) with a type of tooth-colored material like porcelain or composite material that is less invasive than a crown.

Though traditional dental fillings are a great option for patients with minor tooth decay, what are the options for restoring a tooth with significant damage? Inlays and Onlays, also known as indirect restorations, are a wonderful option for restoring a tooth with significant decay, missing tooth structure, or closing a large gap; they preserve the maximum amount of healthy tooth structure compared to a crown, and compared to a large Filling, Inlays and Onlays can actually strengthen the tooth!