Dental Fillings

 Filling Materials For Restorations 

Fillings or Restorations are done to restore a tooth damaged by a decay back to its normal function and shape. 

 

For that we have:- 

1. Amalgam ( Silver  Fillings )

* Less Expensive

*Poor Aesthetics i.e. it doesn't match the color of the natural tooth. It is silver in color.

*Silver Fillings lasts at least 10-15 years.

*Good Strength i.e. can withstand chewing forces so used in posterior teeth.

*In Amalgam fillings destruction of more tooth structure while preparing the cavity.

2. Composite Resin ( Composite Fillings )

*Twice the cost of a Amalgam fillings.

*Excellent Aesthetics.The color can be closely matched with the natural tooth.

*They lasts 5-6 years or more.

*Well suited for use in front teeth or visible parts of teeth also.

*Less tooth structure needs to be removed as compared to Amalgam fillings while removing decay and preparing the cavity.

3. Glass Ionomer Cements ( GIC Fillings )

*Less Expensive than Composites.

*Good Aesthetics but not better than Composites.

*Lifespan generally 5-6 years or may be less.

*Most commonly used for fillings below the gum line and for fillings in young patients.

*Release fluoride which can help protect the tooth from further decay.

4. Ceramics ( Porcelain Fillings )

* Expensive comparable to gold fillings.

*Perfect Aesthetics same as natural tooth.

*Lifespan 10-15 years or more.

*More resistant to staining than composite resin materials.

5. Cast Gold ( Gold Fillings )

*Very Expensive ten times that of amalgam.

*Aesthetics:some patients find gold more pleasing than amalgam,some prefer tooth colored material.

*Lasts at least 10-15 years or more.

*Good Strength can withstand chewing forces.

     now:           YOUR KNOWLEDGE + DENTAL SURGEON ASSISTANCE=PERFECT CHOICE.

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