composite fillings
Composite fillings or “white fillings” are a metal-free alternative to amalgam fillings which are commonly used.
Front Teeth Restoration
Composite can be used in small increments on the edges of front teeth to add length or change the shape or angulation of the tooth to improve the aesthetics.
Invisible Repairs for a Natural Look
composite filling Benefits
Aesthetic Advantages
For front teeth, composite is preferable for aesthetics as it comes in a range of tooth shades and can be selected to closely match your tooth. This can mean that composite fillings can be invisible, and your tooth can be restored to look like it never had any treatment done.
Adhesive Properties
The adhesive properties of composite also make it more preferable when sealing cracks or treating teeth that are heavily broken down.
Minimal Invasiveness
Another advantage of composite is that it can be bonded to tooth tissue. This means that when filling a tooth no excess drilling or tooth removal is needed. Composite can be adhered to the existing enamel and dentine with minimal preparation. This is more protective of the tooth tissue and is a more conservative choice.
Step-by-Step to a Perfect Smile: The Composite Filling Process
- Selection of appropriate tooth shade.
- Minimal or no preparation of the tooth.
- Application of composite in small increments.
- Shaping and curing the composite.
- Final polishing for a natural look.
