Inlays

An inlay is a dental filling produced in a dental laboratory and is the highest quality form of dental filling. Inlays are usually prepared in the posterior region. They replace parts of the chewing surface that have been damaged by caries. They can be made of different materials, usually gold, ceramic or titanium. The classic inlay material gold is the most tried-and-tested material for inlays and is particularly durable and mouth-resistant. However, nowadays the aesthetic aspect is not to be sneezed at, which is why gold inlays are on the decline. Ceramic inlays, which have a similarly long service life to gold inlays, are an alternative that meets the highest demands. Ceramic inlays are bonded to the tooth using the latest bonding techniques and can therefore also stabilize vulnerable areas. In principle, inlays can be used for all posterior fillings. However, if the caries is particularly small, more tooth structure can be preserved with a plastic filling.