Some of the most sturdy and realistic dental restorations available to the patient are dental inlays and onlays. Once your mouth has been anesthetized, your tooth is prepared in much the same way as a routine filling. Afterward, the necessary impressions are formed, and shipped off to a specialized dental lab. A temporary filling is usually required for the patient as a stand-in until fabrication of the restoration is received from the dental lab. You can be fully confident that with proper care, your inlay or onlay will imbue a confident smile and boost your health for years to come.