Dental Fillings / Teeth Fillings
What is a Dental Filling
A dental filling, also referred to as a tooth or cavity filling, is a restorative dentistry procedure designed to treat tooth decay and repair structural damage. The process involves using various materials to fill the decayed or missing portions of a tooth. This treatment helps restore tooth function, reinforce weakened teeth, and preserve the overall structure.
Tooth structure can be damaged by decay or trauma. A dental filling is used to fill the resulting gap and protect the tooth from further deterioration. It can also repair broken or cracked teeth, which may become worn down due to habits like teeth grinding or nail-biting.
Filling materials, such as composite, ceramic, and glass ionomer cement (GIC), are used to restore the smooth surface of a tooth, ensuring improved functionality for everyday activities like biting and chewing. These materials not only repair the tooth but also help maintain its strength and durability for optimal performance.
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Type of Dental Filling
There are various types of dental fillings, and the choice of filling depends on the extent of decay and other factors, such as any material allergies a person may have. The available options for fillings include:
Ceramic Fillings
Ceramic fillings are crafted from porcelain, making them strong, durable, and visually appealing, as they blend seamlessly with natural teeth. However, they tend to be more expensive than other types of fillings due to the following reasons:
- High Durability
- Can resist Stains and Teeth Abrasion
- They are tooth-colored (looks more natural)
- Aesthetically Pleasing
GIC- Glass Ionomer Fillings
GIC (Glass Ionomer Cement) dental fillings are made from a combination of acrylic and glass. This self-adhesive material is highly effective for restorative treatments and is commonly used in both adult and pediatric dentistry.
GIC Fillings are usually recommended for:
- Temporary Fillings
- Baby Teeth
- Decay around Gumlines
Fibre Reinforced Composite Fillings(FRC)
Fibre reinforced composite is a super strength direct white filling material that be can used to restore teeth in an incredible number of ways.
It is a combination of conventional dental composite (white fillings) and glass fibres to give the same level of strength and flexibility that you get in boats, light aircraft and F1 racing cars.
The fibres are typically long thin strands of glass fibre that are aligned as meshes or strips depending on their requirement. They can be adapted by hand to connect teeth together, reinforce cracked or undermined teeth or support crowns and bridges. The combination of direct white fillings and reinforcing glass fibres is a truly potent one as it allows an amazing blend of strength and aesthetics with the least possible amount of drilling to sound tooth tissue. Because we can place large fillings directly in the mouth we can often reduce the need for more costly crowns and overlays. This can save our patients both time and money, whilst saving the tooth as well.
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