The Inlay procedure is an indirect dental restoration used for mild to moderate decay or damage, where the tooth structure is initially prepared by removing the affected area without touching the cusps. An impression is then taken of the prepared cavity and sent to a lab where a custom-fit ceramic or composite inlay is fabricated while a temporary filling is placed. Finally, the temporary is removed, and the permanent, durable inlay is bonded into the tooth cavity, restoring its original anatomy and protecting it from future fracture.