Clinical term
inlay
A laboratory-made ceramic or composite restoration that rebuilds a large cavity or cusp more conservatively than a full crown.
Also called: onlay
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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