Inlay and Onlay Dental Restorations

Materials used as aesthetic fillings are composite and porcelain. They are popularly referred to as “white fillings”. Composites are widely used nowadays due to the reasons that they are highly resistant, they can be applied in the desired tooth color and they can be chemically bound onto the tooth. Porcelain inlay/onlay restoration is an aesthetic treatment method used as an alternative to composites in cases where tooth substance loss is excessive. Inlay/onlay restoration is also preferred for the aesthetic advantages porcelain offers and due to its perfect harmony with the gums.

The durability of inlay or onlay depends on the material of which it is made, the condition of the teeth, masticatory forces, how much attention the patient pays to his/her oral care and regular dental check-ups. They usually maintain their functionality healthily for decades.

It takes 2 hours for the adhesive to be finalized completely. It is permitted to drink something within these 2 hours but it is unfavorable to eat something.