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What are porcelain inlays/onlays? Do they replace a crown or cap?

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What are porcelain inlays/onlays? Do they replace a crown or cap?

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Porcelain inlays and onlays are custom lab fabricated restorations that are placed in teeth that are too broken down for a filling to be placed. They are extremely esthetic and natural looking and help hold a badly broken down tooth together, actually strengthening it. In some cases they can be used instead of a crown or cap as a more conservative approach to restore a broken down tooth. Click here to email Dr.