Inlays and Onlays Cairns

Inlays and onlays are strong, durable restorative treatments

When a filling is not sufficient, porcelain inlays and onlays can be created to restore your broken or decayed teeth. As they are designed and manufactured with the advanced ED4 technology, they will be durable, natural looking and colour matched.

What are inlays and onlays?

Inlays and onlays are indirect restorations made of porcelain or composite resin materials. The restoration is fabricated by our E4D milling technology to match the exact cavity in the tooth then carefully bonded to tooth’s surface.

Less protective than a full coverage porcelain crown but substantially stronger than a tooth-coloured composite filling, inlays and onlays can be the best option for many restorative situations.

What is the difference between inlays and onlays?

A dental inlay covers only one or two surfaces of the tooth and is used to restore a smaller amount of decay. Inlays are a popular choice for replacing old or damaged metal fillings.

A dental onlay covers one or more cusps and provides greater protection for moderately fractured or decayed teeth. The biggest advantage of dental onlays is they can prevent the need for treatments such as dental crowns, bridges or implants.

How do they work?

Inlays and onlays are incredibly strong due to the fact that they are made from high-quality porcelain and are skillfully fabricated by our experienced team.

By protecting the tooth from fracturing, inlays and onlays actually strengthen the tooth. Inlays and onlays fit perfectly into the prepared surface of the tooth, helping to keep decay from reoccurring under the restoration. Before the restoration can be applied, the tooth needs to be prepared. Dental decay and damaged parts of the tooth are removed and the inlay or onlay will be designed and moulded to fit the prepared area.

Made from porcelain, inlays and onlays match the colour and shade of your teeth. This means your inlays and onlays will seamlessly match the rest of your teeth and they should feel like normal teeth too.

At Future Dental, we use the latest techniques and technologies. One of these pieces of technology is the E4D system. The E4D system enables our dentist to design and create porcelain restorations in just one appointment. That means no messy moulding material and no annoying temporary restorations.

Make an Enquiry

  • Phone (07) 4051 4580
  • Fax (07) 4031 5226
  • Email info@futuredental.com.au
  • Address Ground Floor "Accent on McLeod"
    93-95 McLeod St

    Cairns QLD 4870
  • Hours
    Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
It is a requirement for all persons (including accompanying person/s) who enter Future Dental to scan the QR code and fill in a COVID screen.
Did you know you’re at more risk of cracking teeth with those old silver “Amalgam” fillings? Talk to us about amalgam replacement!
The wait is over!You don’t have to wait weeks for your crowns, talk to us about E4D crowns and One Visit Crowns
Did you know? Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can increase risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke
FACT - Dry mouth leaves you at risk of decay, and we can help with your dry mouth.
Lip and Tongue Tie can affect your baby’s growth and development, come and see Dr Bob about how we can help.
Did you know regular efficient flossing keeps not just your teeth, but your gums healthy too? Talk to us about Dental Hygiene
FACT – sometimes migraines are caused by grinding your teeth! Talk to us about Occlusal Therapy and Migraine Treatment and Therapeutic Injectables
Teeth Whitening has never been so easy! Ask us why.
Straightening your teeth doesn’t have to mean braces, talk to us about ClearCorrect