omposite
resin fillings are a revolutionary addition to the tools a dentist can
now use to repair damaged teeth.
It can be tinted to match any tooth color and it forms a natural bond
with the existing tooth in a way that metal fillings never could. Patients
no longer have to endure the unsightliness of metal fillings. The end
result is nearly invisible fillings.
The material looks better, does not discolor, bonds more readily to tooth
surfaces and increases the strength and resilience of the remaining tooth
material. This means teeth with large fillings look better and are less
likely to crack or deteriorate later in life.
An existing problem with metal fillings is that they require the creation
of hard edges to fit into in order to hold firmly to the existing tooth.
This means that good tooth material has to be removed in order to create
a better bond with the metal filling thus weakening the tooth that is
being repaired.
In recent years, concerns have been voiced over the mercury content of
amalgam (metal) fillings. All research and studies have proven amalgam
fillings to be safe in relation to their chemical composition. The average
person faces greater risk from the air they breathe than they do from
metal fillings.
When metal fillings were the only choice, we all had to live with it.
Advances in dental technology has made healthier and more visually pleasing
options available.
This new material will wear down slightly when compared to metal fillings,
but the quality and strength of the bond to existing tooth material makes
this the ideal choice for fillings. Any wear from grinding or other stress
can be easily repaired or added to. Something not possible with traditional
metal fillings.
When combined with
Air Abrasion technology
you have the most non-invasive method of tooth repair available. Air abrasion
allows for removal of just the decayed material, without the loss of healthy
tooth areas and the composite fillings bonds perfectly to the healthy
tooth material.
Result? A healthier, stronger tooth after repair than is possible using
any other existing techniques.
If you have any questions about composite fillings, please feel free to
call our office and we will attempt to answer all of your questions.
Call: 1 (860) 668-0241
Metal
fillings require a larger area of tooth drilling to give space for the
filling to be able to grip the tooth.
