- 2 appointments over 1-2 weeks
- No recovery — mild sensitivity may last 1-2 days
- 69%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $300 – $800
- $550
- United States
- $1,000 – $2,500
- $1,750
- You save
- ~69%
- $1,200 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Dental inlays and onlays are custom-fabricated indirect restorations that repair moderately damaged teeth when a filling is insufficient but a full crown is unnecessary. Chinese dental clinics offer both porcelain and zirconia inlays/onlays crafted with CAD/CAM technology for precise fit and natural aesthetics. These restorations preserve more natural tooth structure than crowns while providing superior durability to direct fillings.
Step by step.
Decay Removal & Preparation
Damaged tooth structure is removed and the cavity is shaped to receive the inlay/onlay
Digital Impression
A precise 3D scan or impression captures the prepared tooth and surrounding teeth
CAD/CAM Fabrication
The restoration is designed digitally and milled from a ceramic or zirconia block
Bonding & Polishing
The custom inlay/onlay is bonded to the tooth with dental cement and polished for a seamless fit
- Preserves more natural tooth structure than a crown
- Superior durability compared to direct fillings
- Excellent aesthetics with tooth-colored materials
- Precise fit using CAD/CAM technology
- Sensitivity to hot or cold for first few days
- Possibility of fracture under extreme bite force
- Slightly higher cost than direct fillings
- Requires two visits unless same-day CAD/CAM available
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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.