Inlays & Onlays | Cape Town

When a tooth is too damaged for a simple filling but doesn’t require a full crown, inlays and onlays offer the perfect middle ground. These custom-made restorations are designed to fit precisely into or onto your tooth, restoring its strength, structure, and appearance.

What are Inlays and Onlays?
Inlays and onlays are known as indirect fillings – crafted outside the mouth and then bonded to the affected tooth.

• Inlays fit within the grooves of a tooth’s chewing surface.

• Onlays extend over one or more cusps (the pointed parts of the tooth), covering a larger area.

Both options provide a durable, long-lasting solution that’s more resilient and natural-looking than traditional fillings.

When are they used?
Inlays and onlays are typically recommended when:

• A cavity is too large for a regular filling

• A tooth has moderate decay or damage

• The tooth is located in the back of the mouth where biting pressure is greatest
  For more severely compromised teeth, a crown may be required instead.

Customised for Strength and Aesthetics
Our inlays and onlays are made from high-quality materials such as porcelain, resin, or gold. Porcelain and resin are particularly popular for their natural tooth-like appearance, blending seamlessly with your smile.

The Singh Advanced Dentistry Approach
At Singh Advanced Dentistry, we see restorative dentistry as both a science and an art. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we take great pride in helping our patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically beautiful smiles.

Think inlays or onlays might be right for you?
Book a consultation today – we’ll help you explore the best solution tailored to your needs.