Aesthetic Dental Fillings
Aesthetic fillings are placed in prepared cavities layer by layer and each layer is hardened with a special light. When this process is completed, aesthetic fillings are shaped and corrected according to the tooth.
How are aesthetic fillings made?
Aesthetic fillings are placed in prepared cavities, layer by layer, and each layer is placed in a special shape. hardened with light. When this process is completed, aesthetic fillings are shaped and corrected according to the tooth. All these processes take longer than the amalgam filling process. However, it is at least twice as expensive as amalgam. The duration of aesthetic fillings in the mouth is 7-10 years, which is close to the lifespan of amalgam. However, in very large fillings, the situation is in favor of amalgam.
Advantages and disadvantages:
The biggest advantage of these fillings is their aesthetics. In addition, since these fillings are well bonded to the teeth, they support the dental tissues and prevent fractures and heat transfer. Composites can be used not only to restore caries, but also for their cosmetic effects by changing the color and shape of the teeth. The most important disadvantage is that there is sensitivity after the procedure. The colors of the fillings may change slightly with coloring foods such as coffee and tea.
Warnings to patients after aesthetic restorations
Polishing can now be done on composites in the same session. In case of large restorations or serial restorations made for many teeth, it would be much better to call the patient for one more check-up and make the necessary corrections, if any, in terms of both aesthetics and function.
With these materials, very large losses in the front teeth can be restored, so patients cannot bite. It should also be explained that being careful will prolong the life of these restorations. It should be reminded that no matter how well the polishing is done, especially after the applications on the facial face, foods and drinks that can stain the fillings can change the color of the fillings. The thing that should be paid more attention to the teeth that have been restored due to wear is not to be too hard on the patient. recommending toothbrushes and enabling them to make corrections in their brushing methods. These recommendations are for large facial restorations. is also valid.
Read: 0
