The advantage of amalgam fillings is that they are inexpensive; their preparation is simpler and faster than that of aesthetic fillings. The disadvantage is that they are less aesthetic and conduct heat and electricity.
For aesthetic fillings dentists use a composite that binds when exposed to light. They can be used both for molars and teeth in the front. These materials allow us to reproduce the tooth’s original form and color as well. Contrary to traditional procedures, only a minimal amount of healthy tissue has to be removed when shaping the cavity to provide the filling with sufficient stability.
Dr Manpreet Kaur at Nims Dental Hospital, replaces problematic amalgam fillings or Teeth Decay and caries and filled with composite alternatives, which have several advantages:
- - More realistic color
- - Preserve more of the original tooth
- - Tighter bond between the filling and tooth
- - Easily repaired if necessary
The stages of the filling process are the following:
- Rubberdam Placement done.
- The cavity is treated with acid, then rinsed thoroughly after 30 seconds with water
- After drying, adhesive material is applied to the acid treated area
- The filling material is placed into the cavity
