save more of your tooth 🦷

Same-Day Inlays and Onlays in Seoul

Ceramic inlays and onlays rebuild a damaged back tooth while keeping more natural enamel than a crown — scanned, designed and fitted in one visit at Dentique Dental Clinic.

💰 Ceramic inlay ₩300,000 ⚡ 1 visit 🦷 Tooth-saving 🎨 Tooth-coloured
Tooth-coloured ceramic inlay being placed in a molar at Dentique Dental Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
tooth-saving fix ♡
no metal
at all ✓
1 visit!
quick answer

How much does a ceramic inlay cost in Seoul? At Dentique Dental Clinic in Gangnam a ceramic inlay or onlay costs ₩300,000 per tooth (regular ₩400,000), and it can usually be completed in a single visit using digital scanning and in-clinic milling.

what's the difference?

Inlay, onlay or crown?

An inlay fills a cavity inside the chewing surface. An onlay also covers one or more cusps. Both are made outside the mouth from ceramic and bonded in place, so they are stronger and longer-lasting than large resin fillings.

Because only the damaged part is replaced, more healthy tooth is preserved than with a full crown.

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Large cavity

Too big for a simple resin filling.
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Old amalgam

Replacing a dark metal filling.
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Broken cusp

A corner of a back tooth has chipped off.
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Tooth-saving

You want to avoid a full crown.
choose your fix

Restoration options and prices

We choose the smallest restoration that will last.

Resin filling

₩80,000–150,000

Tooth-coloured filling for small to medium cavities, done in one short visit.

Filling prices →
best balance

Ceramic inlay / onlay

₩300,000

Strong ceramic piece for larger cavities or broken cusps, fitted in one visit.

Inlay price →

Zirconia crown

₩500,000

Full coverage when most of the tooth is weakened or after a root canal.

Crown prices →

Prices from Dentique's price list (updated 11 Sep 2026).

Visits Usually 1
Material Ceramic, tooth-coloured and metal-free
Tooth removal Less than a crown
Anaesthesia Local anaesthesia
Lifespan Typically longer than large resin fillings
what changes

Inlay before & after

Decayed molar being cleaned before an inlay BEFORE
Tooth-coloured inlay restoring the molar AFTER
cavity → ceramic inlay

Illustrative images showing the treatment idea, not actual patient results. Your dentist will show you real cases during the consultation.

step by step

Your same-day inlay visit

Clean the cavity

Decay or old filling is removed under local anaesthesia.

Digital scan

The tooth is scanned instead of taking impressions.

Design & mill

The inlay is designed and milled in the clinic.

Bond & polish

It is bonded in place and the bite is checked.
good to know

When a crown is better

An inlay needs enough healthy tooth around it. A crown is usually safer if:

  • Most of the tooth structure is missing
  • The tooth has had a root canal
  • There are deep cracks through the tooth
after your visit

Aftercare

  • Wait for the numbness to wear off before eating.
  • Brush and floss normally.
  • Avoid biting very hard objects.
  • Tell us if the bite feels high.
  • Book regular check-ups.
who's looking after you

Your dentist in Gangnam

Dr. Junhee Cho, DDS

Lead Doctor, Dentique Dental Clinic

  • Certified Comprehensive Dentistry Specialist (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
  • Graduate of UC Berkeley, USA · DDS & Master's, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
  • Former dentist, Seoul National University Dental Hospital
  • Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology
good questions

Same-day inlays in Seoul — FAQ

What is the difference between an inlay and an onlay?

An inlay sits inside the chewing surface of the tooth, while an onlay also covers one or more cusps. Both are custom-made ceramic restorations.

How much is an inlay in Korea?

At Dentique a ceramic inlay is ₩300,000 (regular ₩400,000).

Can it be done in one day?

Yes, in most cases. The tooth is scanned and the inlay is milled and bonded in the same visit.

Is an inlay better than a filling?

For larger cavities, yes. Ceramic is stronger and wears more like natural enamel than a big resin filling.

Can you replace my old metal fillings?

Yes. Old amalgam fillings can be replaced with tooth-coloured resin or ceramic inlays.

Do the dentists speak English?

Yes. Book on WhatsApp at +82-10-4290-7528.

one visit, done

Book your same-day inlays consultation

Dentique Dental Clinic · 1F, 3 Nonhyeon-ro 111-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Eonju Station Exit 2 · Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 (Tue until 20:00), Sat 10:00–16:00