Inlays, onlays, overlays, and veneers are custom-made restorations that repair damaged teeth and/or improve aesthetics while preserving as much natural structure as possible. They are designed to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
Inlays are an alternative to direct tooth fillings that are fabricated in the dental laboratory, similar to the process of making dental crowns. Onlays and overlays are forms of partial coverage crowns. Veneers are partial crowns that cover the front side of teeth.
Partial coverage restorations are commonly used for:
- Restoring teeth with moderate decay
- Repairing cracks or fractures
- Strengthening weakened teeth
- Restoring lost vertical tooth height
- Improving aesthetics
