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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 thExisting Silver Fillingeback 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, overReplaced with white filling 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).

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Tooth Colored Fillings
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