Dental Filling Applications

A dental filling involves “filling” the cavity in a tooth caused by decay. The dentist must first remove all the caries. The selected material is then packed into the cavity within the tooth to protect the tooth from pain, sensitivity and further decay.
For whom is it suitable?
People with tooth decay.
People with cracked and broken teeth.
People with excessively worn teeth.
Treatment process
Composite filling takes between 20 minutes and an hour.
Patients are usually free to go about their day immediately after treatment.
After filling a tooth, sensitivity may persist for several days.
Tooth Filling Process
What is a dental filling?
A dental filling involves “filling” the cavity in a tooth caused by decay. The dentist must first remove all the caries. The selected material is then packed into the cavity within the tooth to protect the tooth from pain, sensitivity and further decay.
How does a dental filling work?
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is required as your dentist removes tooth decay that may be close to the dental nerve. You will likely need several injections, both directly into the gums around the tooth.
Tooth Decay Removal: Once the area is numb, your doctor will begin to remove dead and decayed material from your tooth. A number of different tools are used to ensure that each part of the deterioration is completely eliminated.
Cleaning: After all the cavities have been removed, your dentist will clean the tooth to prepare for your filling. This step is important as it prevents further deterioration and ensures that the sealant stays in place.
Tooth filling: The filling material is applied gradually in layers. Each layer is treated with a special light that cures it before applying the next. Once all layers are in place, your dentist will shape the filling into the desired shape. Excess filling is removed, then the filling is corrected.
Additional treatments for ceramic fillings: The dentist will make a tooth-shaped mold using a special tooth “paste”. Impressions are also taken from the teeth opposite the one being filled, so that the dentist can ensure that the filling is properly overflowed to the opposing teeth. Labs take the impression and often create hard copies from plaster. This hard mold is used to create the ceramic filling, which is then returned to the dentist. The dentist now glues the filling in place and may need to lightly trim any imperfections in the preparation process.
Are there different types of dental fillings?
There are 2 main types of fillings used today. Which one is offered to you depends on your dentist’s preferences and your budget.
Composite: Composite fillings are very popular today because they are now made to match the color of your own teeth. Composite fillers made with various resins and fillers, such as glass and quartz, are very durable and largely invisible. More and more people are opting for composite fillings, and rightfully so. They can be tinted to perfectly match existing teeth. They are also known to be chemically bonded to teeth, giving them greater strength and longevity. Composite fillings are also more versatile than other options. They can be used to fill smaller, misshapen spaces – less preparation required.
Ceramic: A ceramic filling can be made to look exactly like the tooth it sits on, but it also has the advantage of being resistant to color changes.
Temporary fillings: Temporary fillings are made of cheaper material, as they usually only take a week or two. They are used when people are waiting for permanent filling. They are also used to fill the gap in the tooth immediately after root canal treatment. If you have had emergency dental treatment before, you will have a temporary filling until a detailed procedure is performed.
What can I expect?
Fillings are a daily routine for dentists worldwide. If all goes as planned, you won’t have to sit in the dentist’s chair for more than half an hour. Depending on the extent of the problem, you may be given more than one injection of painkillers. Try to remain calm and still throughout the procedure. Your dentist may advise you to avoid extreme temperatures for a day or two. You may feel some residual pain, but other than that, nothing to worry about.
After Care
What is the treatment after dental filling?
Your anesthesia loses its effect approximately 1 to 3 hours after the procedure. It is very important not to chew on the anesthetic side until the effect of the anesthesia wears off (in order not to bite the tongue, lips, etc.).
Children should be observed until the effect of the anesthesia wears off. They can cause serious damage by chewing the inside of their cheeks, lips, and tongue.
What is post-operative nutrition like after dental filling?
When a very large filling is placed, the dentist may ask you to wait until the next day to chew the new filling and use the other side of your tooth to chew.
Do dental fillings look natural?
Ceramic and composite fillings have the same color as the tooth and give the tooth a natural appearance.