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INLAYS & ONLAYS

An inlay is similar to a filling

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but it lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of the tooth. An onlay is larger than an inlay - it covers one or more cusps.

Inlays or onlays can be made of gold, composite resin (plastic) or ceramics. They can last for decades. How long they last depends on:

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  • The material used

  • The teeth involved

  • The forces of chewing

  • How well the patient maintains them with good oral hygiene and regular trips to the dentist and hygienist.

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