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Tooth Colored Fillings
White fillings are made from a toothcolored plastic mixture
filled with microscopic glass beads (silicon dioxide) called composite
resin. Introduced in the 1960s, dental composites were confined to the
front teeth because they were not strong enough to withstand the pressure
and wear generated by th
eback teeth. Since then, composites have been
significantly improved and can be successfully placed in the back teeth as
well
. Composites are not only used for restoring decay, but are also used
for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth
or reshaping disfigured teeth.
Composites have the advantage over gold and porcelain because
they can be placed in one visit. Their disadvantage, however, is that they
are not as strong as silver fillings, gold or porcelain. They can also,
over
a period of time, discolor. Dr.
Chetan Bhole will make recommendations
based on his knowlege of these materials and the specifics in your mouth.
Often, a choice of treatment plans gives the patient to take part in the
decision process.
Following preparation, Dr. Chetan Bhole places the
composite in layers, using a light specialized to harden each layer. When
the process is finished, he will shape the composite to fit the tooth. The
composite is then polishes the composite to prevent staining and early
wear. Composites are also use to bond or cement other
esthetic restorations, such as veneers and porcelain inlays and
onlays (porcelain fillings).