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Definition of Inlays
1. inlay [v] - See also: inlay
Medical Definition of Inlays
1. Restorations of metal, porcelain, or plastic made to fit a cavity preparation, then cemented into the tooth. Onlays are restorations which fit into cavity preparations and overlay the occlusal surface of a tooth or teeth. Onlays are retained by frictional or mechanical factors. (12 Dec 1998)