Conservative Restoration

Inlay & Onlay in Bangalore

Durable, lab-crafted restorations at PRALASH Dermystique & Dentique, HRBR Layout — the conservative middle ground between a filling and a crown, for teeth with moderate decay or damage.

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About Inlays & Onlays

What Are Inlays & Onlays?

Inlays and onlays are custom, lab-fabricated restorations used when decay or damage is too extensive for a simple filling, but not severe enough to need a full crown. An inlay fits within the cusps of the tooth; an onlay extends over one or more cusps for broader coverage.

Made from ceramic, composite or gold and precisely bonded into place, inlays and onlays preserve significantly more of your natural tooth structure than a crown, while offering far greater strength and longevity than a large direct filling.

Inlay and onlay restoration in Bangalore at PRALASH

Step-by-Step

How Inlay & Onlay Treatment Works

Decay Removal

Existing decay or a failing old filling is removed under local anaesthesia.

Conservative Tooth Preparation

The tooth is shaped to receive the restoration, preserving as much healthy structure as possible.

Digital Scan or Impression

A precise digital scan or impression captures the prepared tooth for fabrication.

Temporary Restoration

A temporary filling protects the tooth while your custom restoration is made.

Fabrication

The inlay or onlay is crafted in a lab (5–7 days) or milled same-day using CAD/CAM technology.

Bonding & Polish

The restoration is trial-fitted, bonded permanently, and polished to blend seamlessly with your bite.

Material Options

Types of Inlays & Onlays We Offer

Ceramic / Porcelain

Tooth-coloured and highly aesthetic, with excellent strength for back-tooth restorations.

Composite Resin

A more affordable tooth-coloured option, well suited to moderate-sized restorations.

Gold

The traditional, exceptionally durable option — biocompatible and long-lasting for back molars.

CAD/CAM Milled

Digitally designed and milled, often completed in a single visit. See our CAD/CAM Dentistry page.

Advantages

Benefits of Inlays & Onlays

Preserves More Natural Tooth

Removes far less healthy tooth structure than preparing for a full crown.

Stronger Than a Large Filling

Lab-precision fit and bonded strength hold up better under chewing forces than a bulky direct filling.

Excellent Aesthetics

Ceramic and composite options are colour-matched to blend naturally with your tooth.

Precise Fit

Lab or CAD/CAM fabrication achieves contact points and a bite fit that direct fillings can't always match.

Reduces Future Fracture Risk

Reinforces weakened cusps, lowering the chance of the tooth cracking under normal biting.

Who Needs This?

When Is an Inlay or Onlay Needed?

An inlay or onlay is typically recommended when you have:

Moderate decay too large for a simple filling
An old, failing large filling needing replacement
A cracked cusp not requiring a full crown
Damage confined to the chewing surface of a back tooth
A preference for a more conservative alternative to a crown

Tooth already root-canal treated? Our Post & Core Treatment page covers the internal build-up needed before a crown, where an inlay or onlay isn't suitable.

Transparent Pricing

Inlay & Onlay Cost in Bangalore

Price is per tooth and depends on the material selected.

Composite Inlay/Onlay

₹4,000 – ₹8,000

Affordable tooth-coloured option for moderate restorations.

Ceramic Inlay/Onlay

₹8,000 – ₹18,000

Premium aesthetics and strength — our most recommended option.

Gold Inlay/Onlay

₹12,000 – ₹25,000

Exceptional durability for heavy-load back teeth.

Comparison

Inlay/Onlay vs Filling vs Crown

Factor	Inlay / Onlay	Direct Filling	Crown
Tooth Structure Removed	Moderate	Minimal	Most
Strength	High	Moderate	Very High
Longevity	10–20 years	3–7 years	10–15+ years
Best For	Moderate decay/damage	Small cavities	Severely damaged teeth

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An inlay fits within the cusps (biting points) of the tooth, filling the space between them. An onlay is more extensive, extending over one or more cusps to cover a larger area of the tooth's chewing surface. Which one is used depends purely on how much of the tooth needs restoring.

A filling is placed directly into the tooth in one visit using soft material that hardens in place. An inlay or onlay is custom-fabricated outside the mouth — in a lab or by CAD/CAM milling — then bonded in, giving a stronger, more precise and longer-lasting result for larger areas of damage.

No. Tooth preparation is done under local anaesthesia. A temporary restoration protects the tooth while the permanent inlay or onlay is fabricated, and final bonding is comfortable and quick.

With lab fabrication, treatment takes 2 visits over about 5–7 days — preparation and impression, then fitting. Where same-day CAD/CAM milling is used, an inlay or onlay can sometimes be completed in a single visit.

With good oral hygiene, ceramic and gold inlays and onlays typically last 10–20 years — comparable to a crown, but with less tooth structure removed to place them.

Composite inlays/onlays cost ₹4,000–₹8,000 per tooth, ceramic ₹8,000–₹18,000 per tooth, and gold ₹12,000–₹25,000 per tooth. Call +91 99005 17699 for an assessment and exact quote.

Restore Your Tooth the Conservative Way

Book a consultation at PRALASH Dermystique & Dentique, HRBR Layout, to see if an inlay or onlay is right for your tooth.

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