What is dental inlay?

The dental inlay restores the chewing surface of the tooth. This type of restoration used to repair rear teeth with mild to moderate decay or cracked and fractured teeth that are not damaged enough for a porcelain crown.

Firstly, the dentist creates an impression of the tooth and send it to the laboratory, where the dental inlay will be made, using the specifications of the tooth that needs restoration. The porcelain the laboratory uses to create the dental inlay, will match the shade of the patient’s teeth.

You need to care your dental inlay the same way you care for your natural teeth. Preserving and controlling oral hygiene is possible with the help of proper tooth brushing technique, soft toothbrush, flossing and regular dental check-up (half yearly).