Inlays and Onlays are indirect fillings made by a dental lab. Instead of getting a composite resin filling or an amalgam filling, which can be delivered on the same day at the dental chair-setting, an impression is taken once all the cavities are removed from the tooth and prepped in such a way that the indirect filling can be inserted and cemented. The indirect fillings are made in different materials such as porcelain, zirconia, gold, etc. The price of indirect fillings are almost the same as crowns, but for most cases, it may not be worth the price. During taking the impression, human error can contribute to the failure of the indirect filling. Also, small human error from the dental lab can contribute to the failure such as open margin. Therefore, unless it is absolutely indicated, it may not be recommended.
Inlays are onlays are very similar but if the prepped area (missing area) involves a cusp, it is called onlays.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inlays_and_onlays
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/fillings-gold-inlays
https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)64028-9/abstract
https://www.midentalclinic.com/what-is-crown/
Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive read anything like this before. Com SB So nice to seek out someone with some authentic ideas on this subject. realy thank you for starting this up. this website is something that is wanted on the internet, someone with slightly originality. useful job for bringing something new to the internet!