Porcelain fillings can be used in cases where the carious surfaces of the teeth are large but there is not enough tissue loss to require crowns. They are less fragile and more aesthetic than standard composite fillings. They are prepared outside in a laboratory environment followed by a digital impression taken from the mouth. They are adhered to the tooth in another appointment, just like veneers. The only difference between inlay and onlay is in the area they cover on the tooth. Onlays cover a larger area than inlays.

Porcelain fillings are a better option than crowns in preserving the remaining intact dental tissues. However, your dentist will offer you the most suitable option, taking into account the forces that will occur during chewing. Since it is made of porcelain material, it has superior aesthetic properties and does not change color over time like composite fillings. Since the risk of breakage, wear and edge leakage is lower than composite fillings, they have a longer life. In addition, the hot-cold sensitivity encountered in composite fillings does not occur in porcelain fillings.