After decay is removed from a tooth, something must be placed in that space to give strength back to the tooth. Fillings are the most common restorative procedure. Our office uses only metal-free restorations.
White
fillings: White (metal-free) fillings are an alternative to silver (amalgam)
fillings. White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched
to the surrounding tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only
on front teeth, but recently a stronger more durable material has been developed
that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth.
White fillings are often preferable because:
- Cosmetic reasons
- Many patients prefer mercury-free fillings
- Patients with sensitivity to heat or cold find metal-free fillings to be more comfortable.
White
Porcelain or Resin inlay or onlay: A
porcelain or resin inlay or onlay is used when the cavity
is too big for a white resin filling, but isn't so big that a crown
is required. An inlay is a filling within the cusp tips of the tooth. Onlays
(also known as overlays) will overlay one or more cusps in order to protect
and strengthen the tooth.
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