Tooth colored fillings, or composite
fillings, are fillings in the teeth used in the treatment of a cavity or to
fill small cavities when the tooth is damaged. They are composed of composite
resin colored to look like a natural tooth, unlike traditional silver amalgam
types of fillings. This enables them to integrate easily, which is a more
beautiful choice. Bonding the composite material to the tooth gives strength
and a natural-looking restoration. The filling is a good option when replacing
the front and the back teeth, and it is both productive and inconspicuous.
Indications:
● Cavity Treatment: The primary
purpose of any filling is to treat a cavity. The decayed part of the tooth is
finished, after which the tooth's structure is filled with a tooth-colored
filling to restore the tooth's structure and further prevent the decay.
● Small Chips, Cracks, or Fractures: Tooth-colored filling is a perfect option to revamp a tooth's minor chips, cracks, and fractures. The composite material can be fashioned most intricately to return the original shape and the original job of the tooth.
Indications:
● Cosmetic Upgrades: One may also use it as a cosmetic adjustment, i.e. repairing minor gaps between the teeth or masking an unsightly blemish. It can perfectly solve aesthetic issues since the filling can be chosen to fit the tooth's colour.
● The Replacement of Old Amalgam Fillings: Tooth-colored
fillings may replace old and silver amalgam fillings, preferably by many
individuals. This usually occurs as an aesthetic matter, to enhance the
aesthetic appeal of the smile, or to alleviate issues related to the quantity
of metal in amalgam.
Effects:
● More Beautiful: The most significant
advantage is how beautiful it looks. The fillings are nearly invisible and are
unnoticeable as they fit into the rest of the teeth, making a natural-looking
smile.
● Tooth Structure Preservation: The
Bonding procedure employed in applying composite fillings involves less
grinding of healthy tooth structure than in amalgam fillings. It aids in
retaining more of the natural tooth, making it stronger.
● Higher Self-Confidence: The absence
of visible silver fillings and decay on a smile can significantly increase
self-confidence and boost an individual's confidence level, thus making them
more comfortable socialising and dealing in the workplace.
● Enhanced Durability of Small Repairs: The composite resin
material creates significant bonding with the tooth and guides to a
longer-lasting and more sturdy form of repairing minor to moderate-sized
cavities and smaller cosmetic repairs.