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After decay is removed from a tooth, something must be placed in that space to give strength back to the tooth. Our office only uses metal-free restorations as metal-based (silver-mercury amalgam) fillings weaken teeth, very often leading to cracked teeth. In addition, metal-based fillings are an esthetic compromise.
White
fillings: White
(metal-free) fillings are an alternative to silver (mercury amalgam) fillings.
White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the
surrounding tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only on front
teeth, but a stronger, more durable material has been developed that can withstand
the chewing pressure of back teeth.
White fillings are often preferable because:
- Many patients prefer mercury-free fillings
- Cosmetic reasons
- Patients with sensitivity to heat or cold find metal-free fillings to be more comfortable.
White
Porcelain or Resin inlay or onlay: A porcelain or resin inlay or onlay
is used when the cavity is too big for a white
resin filling, but isn't so big that a crown is required.
An inlay is a filling within the cusp tips of the tooth. Onlays (also known
as overlays) will overlay one or more cusps in order to protect and strengthen
the tooth.
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