After decay is removed from a tooth, something must be placed in that space to give strength back to the tooth.
Fillings:
Fillings are the most common restorative procedure. Our office uses
only mercury-free white 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 preferable because:
- Cosmetic reasons
- Patients often prefer mercury-free fillings
- Patients with sensitivity to heat or cold prefer non-metal fillings - the composite resin doesn't conduct temperature changes as fast as silver or gold.
White
Resin inlay or onlay: A
resin inlay or onlay is a laboratory fabricated piece that 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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