{"id":41519,"date":"2022-12-19T12:54:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T07:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=41519"},"modified":"2025-08-11T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T06:03:55","slug":"what-are-inlay-onlay-composite-dental-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-inlay-onlay-composite-dental-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Inlay, Onlay, Composite dental Filling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Deciding which type of composite dental filling to use on your teeth can be a difficult decision. This is why it\u2019s important to understand the differences between inlay\/onlay and traditional composite fillings. Inlay\/Onlay fillings are an effective option for restoring teeth<\/a> that have been damaged from decay or wear. While traditional composite fillings consist of plastic resin, inlay\/onlay materials are constructed of porcelain, gold, or composite materials. In addition to strength and durability, inlay\/onlays have an expected lifespan of up to 15 years, while traditional composite fillings are expected to last 3 – 5 years. Traditional fillings are typically cheaper and quicker but will have to be replaced sooner than inlays\/onlays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What are Inlay\/Onlay Fillings<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An inlay filling is a type of restorative dental filling that is placed inside the affected tooth, beneath the tooth\u2019s enamel. A porcelain inlay is the most common type of inlay and is the most conservative type of restoration. It is usually used when a tooth has suffered extensive damage<\/a> due to decay or wear, and is not able to be restored with a composite resin filling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Inlays can also be used as a replacement for a badly broken tooth. An onlay filling is similar to an inlay, except that it covers more of the tooth. An onlay filling is often used in place of a crown when a tooth has been extensively damaged or broken beyond repair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What are Traditional Composite Fillings<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A traditional composite filling is a type of restorative dental filling that is placed inside the affected tooth, beneath the tooth\u2019s enamel. A composite resin filling is the most common type of traditional composite filling. It is usually used to restore teeth that have been worn down by excessive chewing or grinding and are not able to be restored with a porcelain inlay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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