Ceramic inlays and onlays in Twickenham

Strength where a filling may not be enough, without covering the whole tooth.

Ceramic inlays and onlays for heavily filled, cracked or weakened back teeth at 2 London Road. The choice is based on how much sound tooth remains, not on choosing the most extensive restoration.

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2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY · +44 7356 215372

Who it suits

When an inlay or onlay may be appropriate

An examination, bite check and X-ray help distinguish a tooth suitable for a direct filling from one needing cusp protection or a full crown.

A large or failing filling
A weakened cusp
A crack that is suitable for restoration
A back tooth needing more support than composite
Enough sound tooth to avoid a full crown
A stable tooth with treatable decay

The reception and waiting area at Sunny Dental in Twickenham — Our reception on London Road — calm, unhurried and nothing like a clinic waiting room.

How treatment works

From first visit to finished smile

Assess

We examine the remaining tooth, existing restoration, crack pattern and bite, using an X-ray where it changes the decision.

Prepare and scan

Damaged material is removed conservatively, the tooth is shaped and digitally scanned, and a temporary restoration protects it.

Make

The ceramic restoration is made to fit the prepared tooth and reproduce the contact, contour and bite.

Bond and review

The inlay or onlay is bonded, the bite is refined and the tooth is reviewed as part of routine care.

Fees

Ceramic inlay and onlay fee

The examination confirms whether a direct filling, ceramic onlay or crown offers the most proportionate repair.

Ceramic Inlay / Onlay

Minimally invasive alternative to a crown

From £795

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Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday by appointment. 2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY · +44 7356 215372

Why choose us

Preserve sound tooth where possible

A measured choice

We compare filling, onlay and crown options against the amount of healthy tooth and the forces in your bite.

Designed for the tooth

Shape, contact and bite are planned alongside shade rather than treating appearance in isolation.

Written options and fees

The recommended restoration, alternatives and guide fee are explained before treatment begins.

Getting here

Where our patients travel from

The practice is at 2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY. Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday by appointment.

Twickenham

Five minutes on foot from Twickenham station, covering TW1 and TW2.

St Margarets

A ten-minute walk along Richmond Road.

Richmond

Ten minutes by car, or the 490 and R68 buses.

Teddington

Ten minutes by car or the 281.

Whitton

Eight minutes by car, or the 281 bus.

Isleworth

Ten minutes over Richmond Bridge, or the H37.

Find us

Common questions

Asked at almost every consultation

How much is a ceramic inlay or onlay in Twickenham?

A ceramic inlay or onlay starts from £795. The exact restoration and fee are confirmed after examination because size, position and remaining tooth structure affect the plan.

Is an onlay better than a crown?

It can preserve more tooth when enough strong structure remains. A crown may be more predictable when damage is extensive. The examination should decide rather than a preference for one material.

How long does an onlay last?

Longevity depends on the tooth, bite, grinding, cleaning and the amount of remaining structure. Regular reviews help identify wear or cracks early; no restoration is permanent.

Will the tooth be sensitive afterwards?

Temporary sensitivity can occur. Persistent, worsening or biting pain needs review because the tooth may have been more deeply affected than first apparent.

From the journal

Read before you decide

Filling, onlay or crown?

How remaining tooth structure changes the safest and most proportionate repair.

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Protecting restorative work from grinding

When bite forces and clenching need to be addressed alongside a new restoration.