Gold Inlays

What are gold inlays?

Gold inlays and onlays are restorations placed usually on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.   An inlay fits within the confines of the teeth.  An onlay covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth.  The procedure involves removing decayed tooth structure or old fillings, preparing the tooth cavity, taking an impression of the cavity to fabricate a custom-fit gold inlay or onlay.  Two visits are required to complete the treatment.