What are Inlays and Onlays Made of?

Inlays and onlays can be made out of either porcelain or composite resin. You will need to discuss with your dentist which material is best for you since they can provide different results. Porcelain blends in more naturally with the rest of your teeth, but it can be a little pricier. Composite resin is less expensive, but it does not hold up as well against stains as porcelain.

Inlays are used to fill in numerous tiny crevices on any given tooth, which can come in handy since these crevices can be difficult to clean with a normal toothbrush. Our expert in inlays in Los Angeles will usually use inlays on molars since they can be the most difficult teeth to clean, and they are often preferable when the decay cannot be filled with a standard dental filling. They also make the tooth less prone to decay in the future.

Onlays are very similar to inlays, but they are used for a slightly different purpose. Onlays are sometimes described as a cross between an inlay and a crown since they are designed to fit over the entire tooth. Onlays are custom-designed just for you so that they fit perfectly over the affected tooth.