![Restoring health and strength to a natural tooth structure Inlays to the natural tooth structure](images/treatments/tp/inlays1.jpg)
Decayed teeth may require an inlay to restore strength and health to the natural tooth structure.
![The decayed portion of the tooth is removed Decayed tooth inlay](images/treatments/tp/inlays2.jpg)
The decayed portion of the tooth is removed from the sound tooth structure.
![An inlay is fabricated to match the look and feel of your natural teeth An Inlay is fabricated](images/treatments/tp/inlays3.jpg)
An inlay is fabricated to match the look and feel of your natural teeth. This restoration often resembles a puzzle piece.
![The restoration makes it so the inlay blends into the natural tooth structure Inlay Blending](images/treatments/tp/inlays4.jpg)
In most cases the restoration will completely blend into the natural tooth structure.