Ceramic Inlay / Onlay

A laboratory-made ceramic restoration that rebuilds a larger cavity in a back tooth more conservatively than a full crown. An inlay sits within the tooth's cusps while an onlay also covers one or more cusps, restoring strength and chewing surface where a direct filling would be too large. At Stomatologia Zwycięzców ceramic inlays and onlays are part of the conservative and prosthetic offering, colour-matched to the tooth.

Ceramic inlays and onlays are precision restorations used when a back tooth has a cavity or damage too extensive for a standard filling but not severe enough to need a full crown. An inlay fills the area within the chewing surface between the tooth's cusps, while an onlay extends to cover one or more cusps. Both are crafted from ceramic in a laboratory and bonded into place, restoring the tooth's strength and chewing surface while preserving more of the natural tooth than a crown would. At Stomatologia Zwycięzców treatment begins by removing any decay or old filling and preparing the cavity, after which an impression or digital scan is taken so the restoration can be made to fit exactly and matched to the tooth's colour. A temporary restoration protects the tooth until the ceramic piece is ready, then it is checked for fit and bite and bonded securely. Because ceramic is hard-wearing and tooth-coloured, the result is both durable and discreet, making inlays and onlays a good middle option between a filling and a crown. For smaller cavities the clinic offers light-cured composite fillings as a more economical direct alternative. The dentist assesses the size and position of the damage at examination and advises which approach best balances strength, tooth preservation and appearance.