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White
Fillings |
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White Fillings,
which are also known as composite resins or porcelain
inlays, allow teeth to be filled and rebuilt utilising
more aesthetically acceptable materials such as composite
resin or porcelain.
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Fillings do not contain mercury and are an
ideal choice for achieving long term
strength in filled teeth. Teeth that are
heavily filled with large silver amalgam
or mercury fillings are at risk of fracturing
because the tooth is spread apart by these
traditional filling materials. These teeth
can be rebuilt with porcelain inlays, which
holds the tooth together as opposed to spreading
it apart, preserving the remaining healthy
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This allows teeth to be safely and aesthetically restored
achieving a more attractive smile.
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Pros
and Cons of a composite resin fillings |
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Advantages:
The composite of composite resin fillings bonds to
further support the remaining tooth structure, which
helps prevent breakage and damage to your tooth. They
certainly look better, and are color blended to match
your natural tooth color. These fillings are often
used to improve the appearance of misshapen, chipped
or discolored teeth.
Composite resin fillings last about six to twelve years
or more, and the procedure usually takes just one visit
to your dentist. There is very little sensitivity to
hot or cold items often experienced with amalgam fillings.
The dentist won't need to drill as much of the tooth
structure as with amalgam fillings.
Disadvantages:
Composite resin fillings require more time to apply
than amalgam fillings. This results in an increased
cost for placing composite fillings.
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