Dental fillings are used to restore teeth affected by cavities. They are generally made from ceramic or composite resin. The restoration material is chosen based on the type of tooth that requires filling. For instance, metal fillings are used to restore teeth with grooves or weakened enamel, while ceramic fillings are used to restore the front teeth.
The following are the most popular types of fillings:
Dental fillings are placed in cavities to restore teeth affected by decay or damage caused due to external trauma. The dentist prepares your teeth by cleaning them thoroughly to remove all traces of food debris and microbes present in them. Local anesthesia may be administered to numb the teeth and gums before starting the procedure.
The decayed or damaged part of a tooth is removed using ultrasonic scaling, which helps remove tartar deposits and decayed tooth tissues on its surface. A medication called a disinfectant is placed in it to prevent reinfection of the cavity. Next, we will prepare your tooth for filling by removing any remaining decay from its surface through ultrasonic scaling. A jet of water containing a jet of air will be used for this purpose. It will also help clear out any debris present in the cavity area.
Next, we will select a suitable filling material that matches your natural tooth color and shape before applying it to your tooth’s surface with high-intensity light energy. It will harden as we gradually remove it from your tooth after 30-60 seconds. Finally, its contour will be shaped.
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