Restorative & Cosmetic
Inlays & Onlays
Custom porcelain restorations that sit between a filling and a crown — stronger than a filling, more conservative than a crown.
Cosmetic Care
About Inlays & Onlays
When a tooth is too damaged for a simple filling but doesn't need a full crown, an inlay or onlay is often the perfect middle ground. These lab-crafted porcelain (or composite) restorations are bonded into place to restore strength, function, and a natural appearance — while preserving as much healthy tooth as possible.
Why Patients Choose Us
The CSD Approach
What sets inlays & onlays at Calgary South Dental apart.
Tooth Conservation
Only the damaged portion is replaced — more of your natural tooth stays intact than with a crown.
Lab Precision
Crafted off-site for an exact fit, strength, and lifelike colour.
Lasts for Years
Well-cared-for porcelain inlays and onlays routinely last 15–20 years.
Treatment Details
Inlay or Onlay — What's the Difference?
An inlay fills the space between the cusps (the pointy parts of a back tooth). An onlay extends over one or more cusps when there's more damage. Both are placed across two visits: preparation and impressions at the first, bonding the final restoration in at the second.
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Tooth too damaged for a filling?
An inlay or onlay may be the perfect conservative option. Book a consultation and we'll evaluate together.