Tooth Coloured Fillings
A filling replaces part of a tooth that has been lost because of decay or accidental damage. All fillings are tooth coloured , carefully selected to match the original shade and shape of the tooth.
A filling will normally be carried out under local anaesthetic. The affected area will be cleared of decay or loose filling, the tooth will be washed and dryed. Then the filling will be inserted and smoothed off before a bright light is applied to set the filling. The filling will then be trimmed off and polished.
1. COMPOSITE
composite resin material that is bonded directly to the teeth which may mean that they require less of the natural tooth to be removed than a traditional filling ensuring that a more conservative approach may be adopted.Advantages :-
- These fillings will be the same colour as your natural teeth.
- They are direct fillings, so they can be done in one appointment, in most cases.
2. GLASS IONOMER ( GIC )
Advantages :-
- These fillings are the same colour as your natural teeth.
- They contain fluoride, which helps stop recurrent decay in the tooth.
- They do not have to be put in layer by layer; thus, they are simpler to put in than composite resins.
- They are direct fillings and can be done in one appointment, in most cases.
