Fillings

What to expect

A dental filling is a treatment aimed at restoring a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity), and preventing further progression of the damage. The treatment includes removing the damaged tissue and filling the cavity with a specialized material, preserving tooth structure as much as possible. The filling restores the tooth's function and shape, using a conservative, controlled approach.

Who is the treatment suitable for?

The treatment suits patients with decay of various degrees, or with localized damage to tooth structure. Sometimes the need for a filling can be diagnosed even at early stages, as part of a preventive, conservative approach. Suitability is determined after a professional exam and sometimes also imaging.

What the treatment process looks like

Treatment begins with an examination and diagnosis of the tooth's condition and the extent of the damage. At this stage, an appropriate treatment plan is determined. Afterward, precise removal of the damaged tissue is carried out, preserving the healthy parts of the tooth. The resulting cavity is filled with a specialized material, shaped according to the tooth's structure and hardened using a special light. Finally, the bite is adjusted and the filling is polished, for a comfortable feel and natural appearance.

Benefits of the treatment

Conservative treatment that preserves tooth structure

Stopping the progression of decay

Restoring tooth function

Matching the existing tooth color

A relatively quick process

Types of fillings

There are different types of fillings, chosen according to tooth location and extent of damage:

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White filling (composite)blends with tooth color and suits most cases
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Reinforced posterior fillingdesigned to withstand high chewing loads
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Temporary fillingserves as an interim solution until treatment is completed

The choice is made based on the tooth's condition and functional and aesthetic requirements.

Extent of the filling (tooth surfaces)

Sometimes the extent of a filling is also described by the number of surfaces involved on the tooth: a filling can be small and localized, or larger when the damage covers several areas of the tooth.

The larger the filling, the more precise the fitting of material and structure required, and sometimes an alternative restorative option is considered instead.

FAQs

A treatment in which the damaged part of the tooth is removed and filled with a specialized material to restore the tooth.

When decay or localized damage develops in the tooth structure.

The treatment is usually done under local anesthesia and isn't accompanied by significant pain.

It's usually a relatively short treatment, depending on the extent of the damage.

With modern fillings, the material's color can be matched to the tooth's color for a natural appearance.

Duration varies depending on the size of the filling and habits, but it can last many years.

Maintaining good oral hygiene and periodic checkups helps preserve the result.

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