When an onlay is the right choice
An onlay fits where a classic composite filling is no longer strong enough — typically large defects on back teeth or after root canal treatment. Unlike a crown, more of your own tooth structure is preserved, because the onlay replaces only the damaged part.
How it is made
First visit: we prepare the tooth and take a precise digital or silicone impression. The lab fabricates the onlay from pressed ceramic, matched to the shade and anatomy of the neighbouring teeth. Second visit: we adhesively bond the onlay — the ceramic and the tooth bond so firmly that they work together as a single unit.
Longevity and care
Ceramic onlays are remarkably durable. With proper home care and regular hygiene visits, their lifespan is essentially unlimited and they resist coffee and nicotine staining better than composite.