Caries (tooth decay), one of the oldest diseases of human history, has been tried to be treated with many different techniques and materials from past to present. Many materials have been used in this field, from precious metals such as gold and platinum to metal compounds such as amalgam. However, filling materials are constantly being developed and updated in line with the renewed needs of modernizing people and the data of scientific studies.
The most preferred fillings in today's dentistry are made by using materials that can adapt to tooth color and physical properties. These materials usually contain combinations of ingredients such as composite resins, ceramic and zirconia fillers.
The ingredients and production technologies of aesthetic composite fillings; determines durability, aesthetics and service life. Because these materials do not want liquids such as saliva and blood during application; In addition, they are products that should be applied to the teeth in layers with sensitive methods. Aesthetic filling materials applied together with the liquids coming from the gums give results that are not at all aesthetic. Treatment of caries on the surfaces of the teeth
What is the Lifespan of Aesthetic Composite Fillings?
Aesthetic composite filling technology; It is an area under development and ongoing work. Composite fillings are constantly updated both in terms of material and application methods. For this reason, we, as physicians, need to follow the products in the market and integrate correctly into this renewal process. We did not change the same materials for years because we are used to it. As it may be inconvenient to use the most, it may also be inconvenient to put each new product into use in the clinic with the thought that it is better.
However, it should be noted that; Composite fillers we use today have many advantages over the forms of their first years:
Aesthetic developments (Color options, transparency options, color stability and polishability properties have improved.)
Durability (With their content and durability The forms, sizes and volume ratios of closely related particles have been optimized.)
The shrinkage rates they undergo during application have been minimized.
Adhesive bonding technology, which provides tooth-filling connection during their application to the tooth, has been developed.
Intraoral techniques for practicing physicians have been updated.
The technologies of light devices that provide polymerization (hardening of the filling) have been renewed.
As a result of all these developments, the lifetime of composite fillings has also increased. . However, it is important not to forget that the service life of the filling is well done, as well as the daily oral care of the patient. For this reason, our doctors do not consider it appropriate not to give the fillings a useful life. However, early detection and prevention of potential problems can be achieved by not interrupting regular controls.
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