Yes, the inlay and only procedure can be done in as little as one visit using CEREC technology (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics). CEREC technology is an innovative process of creating porcelain inlays and onlays. Dentists use a small infrared camera to take scans of the dental cavity and assess the shape of the required indirect filling. The computerized CEREC machine uses the scans to mill the inlay from a single block of porcelain while you wait. As soon as the prosthetic is ready, the doctor attaches it to the tooth right away.
This system is suitable for patients who would prefer to complete the treatment at a single appointment. Further, patients who have a quick gag reflex and cannot give dental impressions can also opt for the CEREC technology. Occasionally we may still need to take an impression for our laboratory to construct your inlay or onlay which would require two visits, but the majority of the time one visit is required.