No. Local anesthesia is applied before treatment, so the procedure is painless. Always inform your dentist if you feel any discomfort—precise work is only possible when the patient remains completely comfortable.

The procedure usually involves two appointments. The first appointment is for tooth preparation and impression taking, while the second is for placing the inlay. Approximately one week passes between the two visits.

If the tooth is properly prepared and modern materials are used, the dental inlay can function trouble-free for decades, especially with regular check-ups and good oral hygiene.

Mild sensitivity for a few days—especially to hot or cold—is normal. If discomfort persists longer, see your dentist.

Contact your dentist as soon as possible to prevent further damage or infection and avoid chewing on that tooth. An inlay or onlay coming out is rare and usually indicates an underlying issue.

A traditional filling is placed directly into the tooth and hardens there, whereas an inlay is fabricated in a lab and then bonded to the tooth. This allows for a more precise fit and a longer lifespan.

An inlay can be made from various materials. The most common are ceramic, pressed ceramic, zirconium, and composite. Gold was also widely used in the past, but today it is less common due to aesthetic and other disadvantages.

An inlay is not recommended if the tooth is severely decayed, broken, or root-treated and there is not enough healthy tooth structure to secure it. It is also best avoided if the patient has severe teeth grinding or bite abnormalities, which could easily damage the inlay. In such cases, a crown or another solution is usually recommended.

We have many successful biomimetic fillings with proven long-term results-some over ten years. You can view examples in our Smile Gallery and on our Instagram page.