Composite filling is a type of aesthetic filling used in dentistry. It is generally used to treat tooth decay or fractures and to correct aesthetic problems in teeth. Composite filling allows the damaged part of the tooth to be restored by using a filling material that matches the natural color of the tooth.
Composite filler is created by combining inorganic fillers such as glass or quartz with resin-composite. This filling material is best matched to the natural color of the tooth by dentists using special color scales. In this way, the natural appearance of the filled teeth is preserved and is ensured to be compatible with the surrounding teeth.
Composite Filling Application
The dentist cleans the damaged part of the decayed or broken tooth and prepares it appropriately. A special bonding agent is applied to the prepared surface of the tooth. This agent ensures that the composite filling is firmly bonded to the tooth.
The prepared composite filling material is applied to the tooth in layers and each layer is hardened with a special light. This step increases the strength and durability of the filler. The applied composite filling is shaped and polished in accordance with the natural shape of the tooth. In this way, the aesthetic appearance of the tooth is completed.
Advantages of Composite Fillings
- Since it is tightly bonded to the tooth, it increases the strength of the tooth.
- It is more environmentally friendly and metal-free than other types of filling.
- It is matched to the natural color of the tooth and provides an aesthetic appearance.
- Composite filling material can be shaped according to the natural tooth shape.
Composite fillings are not as durable as metal fillings and can wear out over time. Therefore, it is important for the dentist to monitor the condition of the filling during regular check-ups and make filling changes when necessary.