onlays
/ˈɑnleɪz/
noun
- Decorative pieces of material (such as wood, metal, or ivory) that are set into a surface to create a pattern or design.
- She admired the intricate onlays on the jewelry box.
- The antique table had beautiful ivory onlays along the edges.
- The cabinetmaker used brass onlays to decorate the corners.
- In dentistry, a custom-made filling that fits into a prepared cavity in a tooth and is cemented in place.
- The onlay was carefully shaped to match the tooth's original contour.
- He chose a ceramic onlay for its natural appearance.
- The dentist recommended an onlay to repair the damaged molar.