While a conventional filling is formed directly in the mouth from soft material, inlays and onlays are laboratory-made workpieces made of solid ceramic. At our practice in the Dresden area, we use inlays for defects within the chewing surface, while onlays also include the cusps of the teeth. As these restorations are custom-made in our own dental laboratory by five dental technicians, they offer significantly greater stability and durability than traditional composite fillings.

CAD/CAM technology allows us to achieve precision in the micrometer range. After the digital scan in one of our 12 treatment chairs, the inlay is designed on the computer and milled from a high-strength ceramic block. Our dental technicians then refine the onlay manually to perfectly match the aesthetics of your natural teeth. This digital workflow in our dental practice in Kesselsdorf guarantees a perfect fit and a harmonious occlusion.

Yes, as a consistently amalgam-free practice, we only use biocompatible materials from renowned manufacturers. Our inlays and onlays are made of high-quality all-ceramics that do not contain any metallic components. This is not only medically sensible according to the current state of dentistry, but also aesthetically the best solution for our patients from Dresden and the surrounding area, as the ceramic imitates the light refraction of natural tooth enamel.

Thanks to our fully digital alignment, we do not need a classic impression with a tray and silicone material for inlays. We capture the prepared tooth without contact using the intraoral scanner. This procedure is a great advantage, especially for anxious patients, as there is no gag reflex. The digital data is immediately transmitted to our laboratory, which minimizes the error rate and noticeably shortens the treatment time for you in the Dresden area.

Ceramic inlays are permanently bonded to the remaining tooth structure using a special adhesive technique. In our practice, we often see that this technique really stabilizes the weakened tooth and supports it from the inside out. Our 13 specialized dentists carry out a precise functional analysis beforehand to ensure that the inlay is optimally integrated into the chewing force distribution and relieves the periodontium in the long term.

With good care and regular prophylaxis, ceramic inlays can last 15 years or longer. This means that they far exceed the lifespan of conventional fillings. In our dental practice, we support longevity with our team of 5 employees who specialize in professional tooth cleaning (PZR) to keep the transitions between ceramic and gums perfectly clean in order to effectively prevent secondary caries.

We offer you the security of a large specialist practice with the individual precision of a master laboratory under one roof. Thanks to the close coordination between our 13 dentists and the laboratory staff in Kesselsdorf, we avoid external interfaces and quality losses. You will receive a modern, digital restoration that meets the highest functional and esthetic standards and is strictly aligned with current dental doctrine.

The investment in an inlay or onlay depends on the extent of the defect and the amount of material required. As we carry out all steps - from digital caries diagnostics to CAD/CAM production - in-house, we offer our patients from Dresden transparent and fair pricing. As part of the consultation, you will receive a detailed cost plan that clearly shows the long-term benefits of tooth preservation compared to frequent filling replacements.

Yes, the preparation is performed under local anesthesia and is absolutely painless. As we have modern equipment and an experienced team, we make the sessions as short and pleasant as possible. For particularly sensitive patients, we also offer treatment under sedation. Our structured care ensures that you feel safe and in good hands during the entire process in our practice.

An onlay is often the ideal choice after root canal treatment to stabilize the tooth without having to crown it completely. In each individual case, we carry out a multidisciplinary examination to determine whether the remaining tooth structure is sufficient for an onlay. This substance-preserving approach is a core aspect of our tooth preservation philosophy in order to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible in the Dresden area.