Porcelain inlays and porcelain composite fillings can be used to restore dental cavities or replace defective and unsightly silver-mercury amalgam. The restorations can attain an extraordinary esthetic result while preserving the natural tooth enamel.

Typically, porcelain inlays and porcelain composite fillings can be used when the defect to restore is less than half the size of the tooth. Dental crowns are recommended if the restoration involves more than half of the tooth.