Inlays & Onlays
Strong, precise restorations for teeth too damaged for a filling.
Save up to 70% vs the UK & Germany
- Stay in Istanbul
- 3-5 days
- Time in theatre
- 60 min
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthetic
- Back to work
- Same-day discharge
Overview
Inlays and onlays are custom-made porcelain or ceramic restorations that repair a tooth with decay or damage too large for a filling but not needing a full crown. They are bonded precisely for strength and a natural look, preserving more of your healthy tooth.
Benefits
- Preserves more natural tooth than a crown
- Stronger and longer-lasting than large fillings
- Custom-made and shade-matched
- Resists staining and daily wear
Who is this treatment for?
Usually suitable
- A cavity or fracture too large for a filling but with sound cusps and enough tooth left
- Patients who want to keep more tooth than a crown would allow
- Back teeth under heavy chewing load, where a large direct filling would not last
Needs assessment first
- Too little sound tooth left, or a root-treated tooth with thin walls, where a crown protects better
- Untreated decay elsewhere or active gum disease, which has to be handled first
- Grinding and clenching, which raise the chance of the restoration fracturing or debonding
Final suitability is decided by your consultant after examination and imaging in Istanbul.
Your treatment, step by step
- 01
Assessment
We confirm an inlay or onlay is the right restoration.
- 02
Preparation & scan
Decay is removed and a precise digital scan taken.
- 03
Fabrication
Your restoration is crafted to fit exactly.
- 04
Bonding
It is bonded in place and polished for a seamless finish.
Aftercare & long-term tips
Brush and floss as normal and avoid biting very hard objects to protect the restoration.
First 24 hours
Stick to soft, lukewarm foods and drinks; avoid very hot or hard items while any numbness or sensitivity settles.
First few days
Ease back into normal eating as sensitivity fades — usually within a few days.
Long term
Eat normally and protect your result with the simple habits below.
Do
- Brush twice a day and floss daily
- Attend your regular check-ups and cleanings
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Keep the area clean and rinse as advised
Avoid
- Biting very hard objects — ice, pen lids, shells
- Opening bottle or soda caps with your teeth
- Too many hard nuts or sticky, chewy sweets
- Smoking and staining drinks in the first days
What's included
- Free consultation & treatment plan
- Treatment by specialist dentists
- 5-star hotel accommodation
- Private VIP airport transfers
- Personal translator & 24/7 support
- Aftercare & treatment guarantee
Risks and an honest expectation
An inlay or onlay can debond or fracture, and a heavy bite makes both more likely. Sensitivity for a few weeks after bonding is common and, where the cavity was deep, the nerve can stay inflamed and root canal treatment becomes necessary. Decay can restart at the margin if flossing is neglected, and the restoration is then replaced rather than repaired. The fit is taken from a precise digital scan, bonding is done under isolation, the bite is checked at fitting, and a night guard is made where grinding is found.
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Frequently asked questions
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