10/24/2025
For years, dental crowns were considered the “gold standard” for restoring damaged teeth. But as research advances, dentistry is moving toward treatments that are less invasive and more tooth-friendly. Onlays—also known as partial crowns—are one of the best alternatives available.
Unlike full crowns, which require grinding down much of the tooth, onlays only repair the damaged portion—preserving more natural structure, reducing risks, and improving long-term outcomes.
Here are the top 10 reasons to choose onlays over crowns, with peer-reviewed studies and expert sources to back them up.