Porcelain & Metal Inlays and Onlays | Durable Dental Restorations

Porcelain and Metal Inlays and Onlays What is an inlay? For that matter, what is an onlay? An inlay is a type of dental restoration that is applied in between the cusps (the ridges) of your teeth. Like a lake in the midst of mountains, it sits below the crests of your teeth. <br> An onlay is more like a glacier. It covers the entire tooth, including the cusps. It sits on top of the tooth. <br> For both of these procedures, porcelain is often recommended, especially if the tooth is visible in the smile. Porcelain blends in far better than metals and other treatments – it looks more like a natural tooth. In some cases a metal inaly or onlay will be the option of treatment for the tooth and patient and in that case a gold metal will be used. For more information contact us now! Or if you’re ready to book an appointment, click here.