Inlays & Onlays
Inlays and onlays are custom-made ceramic restorations for back teeth — stronger and longer-lasting than fillings, more conservative than crowns.
What is inlays & onlays?
Inlays and onlays are custom-made ceramic restorations for back teeth — stronger and longer-lasting than fillings, more conservative than crowns.
- Experienced, gentle clinicians
- Transparent upfront pricing
- All major health funds accepted
- Modern, comfortable practice
Signs you may need inlays & onlays.
Large cavity
A cavity too big for a standard filling.
Cracked back tooth
Fractures in a back tooth needing reinforcement.
Failing old filling
Large old amalgam or composite filling that needs replacing.
Want to avoid a crown
Where preservation of natural tooth is the priority.
Why patients choose this treatment.
A solution designed around comfort, longevity and how it feels to live with day to day.
Stronger than fillings
Bonded ceramic adds strength back to the tooth.
Conservative
Preserves more natural tooth than a crown.
Natural appearance
Tooth-coloured ceramic that blends in seamlessly.
Long lasting
10–20 year lifespan with proper care.
Inlay or onlay — what's the difference?
Inlay
Fits within the cusps (peaks) of the tooth — like an upgraded filling.
Onlay
Extends over one or more cusps — partial-crown coverage with maximum preservation.
Direct vs indirect
Direct restorations are placed in one visit; ceramic inlays/onlays are lab-made over 2 visits.
Why patients choose us for inlays & onlays.
A treatment-specific approach — built around what matters most for this procedure.
Modern equipment
Latest digital dental technology for safer, faster care.
Gentle, calm care
A relaxed environment built for anxious patients.
Experienced dentists
Skilled clinicians with decades of combined experience.
All health funds
HICAPS on-the-spot claiming with every major fund.
Family practice
Comprehensive care for every age — kids to grandparents.
Underwood local
Trusted by families across Logan and the southside.
Inlays & Onlays — frequently asked
Fillings are placed directly in the mouth in one visit. Inlays are custom-made in a lab from ceramic — stronger and longer-lasting for larger restorations.
With good care, 10–20 years is typical — significantly longer than large fillings.
Costs vary depending on individual needs. After your consultation we provide a written plan with upfront pricing and health fund estimates.
Most major health funds offer rebates. We process HICAPS claims on the spot for all major Australian funds.
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All major health funds accepted
On-the-spot HICAPS claims — plus Medicare CDBS — for fast, easy payment.
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New patients welcome. All major health funds accepted, plus child dental benefits.