{"id":354,"date":"2023-03-17T04:59:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T04:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/?p=354"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:00:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:00:41","slug":"tooth-colored-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/tooth-colored-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth-Colored Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fillings can be used to restore teeth with small to mid-sized cavities as well as minor chips, fractures, and wear. Tooth-colored fillings are a popular choice for restorations because they complement the natural beauty of a smile. Unlike traditional gold or silver fillings, tooth-colored fillings blend in with tooth enamel to restore decayed or damaged teeth almost invisibly.<\/p>\n
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While composite resin fillings are the most well-known option, porcelain and glass ionomer fillings are also unobtrusive choices for a dental restoration. The filling you choose will depend, in part, on the filling\u2019s size and location and the kind of filling you need.<\/p>\n
After the tooth is free of decay, cleaned and prepped, an impression is taken of the tooth. The filling is created from this impression, and then bonded to the tooth during a second visit. Indirect fillings might also be used to repair small chips, fractures, and worn teeth.<\/p>\n
Made of acrylic resin mixed with powdered quartz, glass, or other ceramic particles, composite fillings can be used for both direct and indirect fillings. These are the most popular tooth-colored restorations.<\/p>\n
These indirect fillings are made of advanced ceramic materials, fabricated using an impression of the prepared tooth for a precise fit.<\/p>\n
Glass ionomer is a flexible paste made with silicate glass powder. Commonly used as a sealant or a cement for orthodontic brackets, glass ionomers can also be used in fillings.<\/p>\n