What patients should understand
Inlays and onlays are indirect restorations designed to replace or cover particular areas of a damaged tooth. A clinician may compare them with a direct filling or a crown based on the remaining tooth structure, bite and other clinical findings.
Questions to take to a qualified clinician
Ask how much tooth is preserved, what material is proposed, whether multiple appointments are needed and what circumstances would favor a crown instead.
For more context, explore the inlays and onlays topic page, review treatment alternatives, and compare local practice records. This prelaunch educational page requires qualified clinical review; read the editorial policy.