Fillings are the most common type of ‘restorative treatment’. A filling replaces the part of the tooth that has been lost because decay has caused a cavity in the tooth or because the tooth has broken. At DP Dental, our doctors will restore the functionality of our patients’ teeth with the aesthetically pleasing,tooth-coloured composite fillings.
What are composites?
- Composite are commonly known as “white fillings”. Composite is a tooth coloured material composed of glass particles suspended in a resin matrix. It is available in several shades to perfectly match your tooth.
- Composites are bonded directly to your tooth which can help to support the remaining tooth structure.
How else is composite used?
- Repair chipped or broken teeth
- Close gaps between teeth (diastemas)
- Replace existing silver amalgam fillings
- Reshape teeth
Alternatively, a ceramic inlay or onlay may be placed on teeth which have larger cavities, or if the patient has a heavy bite and show signs of grinding or clenching. The inlays and onlays provide more support for such teeth.
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