What Is an Inlay?

An inlay for your teeth is a pre- molded filling that is inserted into the grooves of the tooth. It is most frequently utilized as a restoration for cavities (also known as dental caries) that are located in the core of your tooth rather than on the periphery or "cusps" of your tooth. Most of the time, these cavities have not developed into more serious dental decay. A dental inlay is applied to your teeth in a reasonably simple and painless procedure. Your dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb the injured area of your mouth before drilling into the compromised tooth to remove the decay. Your dentist will make an impression of the top crevice of your tooth after it has been cleaned out and will send it to a lab. Dental inlays are often made of porcelain or composite resin, which matches the colour of your tooth. They offer an almost undetectable dental restoration and are typically more long-lasting than conventional fillings. What's the difference between an in...