What Are Composite Fillings In Dentistry?

Composite Fillings are also known as white fillings and are used to replace parts of the tooth that have been lost. The loss of a part of the tooth can be for a number of reasons such as tooth decay, accidental damage, and general wear and tear. Composite fillings are produced from powdered glass and plastic making them less obvious when compared to the traditional amalgam (silver) fillings. The other benefit of composite fillings is that they are also non-toxic.

What are the benefits of composite fillings?

• The clearest benefit of composite fillings is that they look like natural teeth and blend in with your smile, unlike amalgam (silver) fillings. Composite fillings can also be custom-shaded so they match the structure of the surrounding tooth.
• Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, where a significant part of the tooth structure must be removed, composite fillings are less invasive. This means more of the natural tooth structure can be left intact.
• Amalgam fillings are prone to expanding and contracting with temperature fluctuations meaning the structural integrity of the restored tooth can be compromised. However, the composite fillings don’t respond to changes in the temperature in the same manner thereby reducing the risk of future damage.
• Modern composite fillings are strong, and durable, and can be used in any area of the mouth without the fear of damage.
• Composite fillings can easily be repaired, unlike traditional amalgam (silver) filings. In the event your composite filling gets chipped or worn down it can easily be reinforced with resin.
• Composite fillings bond extremely well to the enamel.

Composite Fillings Procedure

Step By Step Procedure

• The first step is for a clinical examination, consultation, and evaluation of the X-ray.
• If deep decay is present then a local anesthetic will be administered
• The decayed part of the tooth will be removed either by drill or air abrasion.
• The surface of the tooth will be slightly scrapped for the resin to stick.
• The composite resin will be placed in layers over the opening.
• Each layer of the composite resin material will be hardened using a special light source
• The next step after the filling of the tooth is completed is to shape and polish the composite resin material to resemble a real tooth both for aesthetic and functional reasons.

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