Partial crowns are often referred to as onlays/inlays. Porcelain Onlays are a type of restoration or dental filling that covers one or more cusps. However, an inlay is similar to a dental filling but the work resides completely within the cusps on a tooth’s chewing surface and the cusp of the tooth is not involved. These restorations are much more conservative than crowns, and can be imperceptible from your natural tooth.

Porcelain crowns are very durable and natural looking; however, they do not have the flexibility of natural teeth, so avoiding certain foods may be necessary. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Ebrahimi, recommends chronic tooth-grinders (bruxers) and jaw-clenchers to be fitted with a night-guard to protect the porcelain from unnecessary and excessive pressure and use. Nightly use of this device will protect the patient's teeth from excessive wear.