A Porcelain Filling for Large Cavities — Your Tooth Is Preserved
Far more durable than a classic filling and far less tooth loss than a crown. We restore your large cavities with custom lab-made porcelain inlays/onlays. Natural appearance, long life and a 5-year written guarantee.
The Ideal Solution Between Composite and a Crown
A porcelain filling (inlay/onlay) is an advanced restorative technique used for large cavities or damaged teeth. It is more durable than a composite filling and more protective than a full crown. It is produced in the lab with CAD/CAM digital technology from the impression your dentist takes, then bonded to your tooth in a second session.
Inlay: an internal filling covering damage within the chewing surface of the tooth. Onlay: a filling covering a wider area including one or more cusps. Both cover only the damaged area, preserving healthy tooth tissue and maintaining your tooth's natural structure. It does not wear, discolour or harbour bacteria.
- Cavities too large for a composite filling
- Fillings that repeatedly break or wear out
- Back-tooth fractures and cracks; teeth worn by bruxism
- Maximum tooth preservation without needing a crown
How Is a Porcelain Filling Applied?
A precise lab process and digital application completed in 2 sessions.
Exam & Preparation
Decayed or damaged tissue is carefully cleaned and the tooth is prepared for the inlay/onlay. Far less tooth is lost than with a composite filling.
Session 1Digital Impression
An impression of the prepared tooth is taken with a digital scanner or precise mould and sent to the lab via CAD/CAM technology.
Session 1Lab Production
The porcelain inlay/onlay is custom-made in the lab using high-quality ceramic matched to your tooth colour.
3–5 DaysBonding & Check
The finished porcelain piece is precisely bonded to the tooth and your bite is checked. The 5-year written guarantee begins.
Session 2The Ideal Choice Between Composite and a Crown
It offers the best balance between the economy of a composite filling and the durability of a crown. For large cavities it saves your tooth and gives a long-lasting result.
Maximum Tooth Preservation
Far less healthy tissue is cut than with a crown. Only the damaged area is restored, preserving your tooth's natural structure.
Long-Lasting
A porcelain inlay/onlay can last 15+ years on average — 2–3 times longer than a composite filling.
High Aesthetics
The light transmission of porcelain gives the result closest to natural tooth structure. No one can tell it's a filling.
Colour Stable
Porcelain is unaffected by stains from tea, coffee or smoking. It keeps its original colour even years later.
CAD/CAM Production
Millimetric precision with digital scanning and computer-aided manufacturing. A perfect fit to the tooth.
5-Year Written Guarantee
We provide a 5-year written guarantee on our porcelain inlay/onlay applications. A long-term, assured result.
A Risk-Free Treatment Experience
For your porcelain filling treatment we provide a long-lasting, reliable result with quality materials, CAD/CAM production technology and a 5-year written guarantee. Transparent pricing, no surprise costs.
5-Year Written Guarantee
A written, contractual 5-year guarantee on porcelain inlay/onlay covering material and workmanship. Replacement assurance in case of breakage, dislodging or tissue separation.
CAD/CAM Digital Production
Millimetric-precision porcelain made with a digital scanner and computer-aided design. A far more accurate fit than traditional methods.
Transparent Pricing
A written quote after examination. Instalments and international credit cards accepted. No hidden fees, no surprise costs.
Common Questions About Porcelain Fillings
The questions asked most often before treatment.
A composite filling is applied directly to the tooth in a single session in the clinic and lasts an average of 5–10 years. A porcelain filling is a piece prepared in the lab with digital technology and bonded in a second session. It lasts 15+ years, doesn't wear and doesn't discolour. Porcelain fillings are preferred for large cavities, fractures and where high durability is needed.
An inlay is an internal filling covering the enclosed area within the chewing surface of the tooth. An onlay is a wider filling that includes one or more outer cusps. The choice between them is based on the size of the cavity and which parts of the tooth are damaged. Both preserve your tooth's natural structure to the maximum.
A crown covers the entire tooth, which requires cutting the tooth 360 degrees. An inlay/onlay restores only the damaged area, preserving healthy tooth tissue. If most of your tooth is sound, a porcelain filling is the best option. If there is very large damage, a crown may be needed. The decision is made after examination.
A porcelain inlay/onlay is completed in 2 sessions. In the first session the tooth is prepared and an impression taken (45–60 minutes), then the porcelain is produced in the lab within 3–5 days. In the second session the finished piece is bonded to the tooth (30–45 minutes). For international patients, a 3–5 day visit to Antalya is enough.
No — on the contrary, it protects it. While the porcelain inlay/onlay restores the damaged part of the tooth, minimal cutting is done on healthy tissue. It is a biocompatible material, compatible with gums and tissues. It bonds chemically to the tooth with special adhesives and strengthens it.
With quality material, correct application and regular care, a porcelain inlay/onlay can last 15–20 years or more — 2–3 times longer than composite fillings. At Kadıgil this longevity is secured with a 5-year written guarantee.
Yes — porcelain fillings are especially recommended for bruxism patients because they are far more durable than composite fillings. However, if the grinding habit continues, the use of a night guard is recommended. This protects both your porcelain filling and your other teeth.
The price of a porcelain filling varies by size (inlay/onlay), the type of porcelain used and the number of teeth. Although more expensive than a composite filling, it is a cost-effective investment for longevity and durability. A tailored written quote is provided after examination. There are no hidden fees.
A Long-Lasting Solution for Large Cavities
A free examination to assess your tooth's condition and determine whether you are suitable for a porcelain inlay/onlay. An aesthetic, durable solution with a 5-year written guarantee.
