Conservative dental treatment is a form of treatment performed by protecting the teeth and minimizing material loss. It would be appropriate to give detailed information about this branch of science, which generally covers the treatment of tooth decay.
Caries
When teeth are not brushed well and oral care is poor, teeth can become damaged. The bacteria found in the plaques and stones (tartar) above them survive thanks to the "sugar". The acid formed after using sugar softens the hard tissue of the tooth and causes decay.
Filling
The softened and damaged hard tissue of the tooth is removed and the tooth is cleared of caries. After the decay is cleaned, a suitable filling material must be placed in the resulting gap (cavity). This filler should be easy to apply, cover the cavity perfectly and not cause any leakage. At the same time, the aesthetic appearance of this filling is preferred by patients and us physicians. If the patient has sensitivity to heat, inability to chew comfortably, or severe pain along with the cavity, or if the decay has reached the living tissue (pulp) inside the tooth, root canal treatment is performed first and then the filling is placed in the cavity.
Filling types
- Amalgam Filling
- Composite Filling
- Porcelain Filling
Generally, filling material in dentistry aspect; amalgam, composite, compomer or porcelain fillings (inlay-onlay)are used.
AMALGAM FILLING
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Advantages of Amalgam Filling
- It is more economical than other fillings.
- It is easy to apply.
- It is resistant to chewing forces.
- It significantly prevents the formation of caries under the filling.
COMPOSITE FILLING
Composite fillings; It consists of the combination of different substances. It can be shaped into plastic and hardens with ultraviolet(UV)light. This is why it is called radiant filling among the public. Kli It is a filling material that is routinely applied in our country and in developed countries. The aesthetic success rate it provides, especially in the front teeth, is high.
Advantages of Composite Filling
With composite fillings, teeth that could only remain in the mouth and maintain their integrity with porcelain veneers no longer need veneers. They can present a highly aesthetic appearance without any residue.
- The application can be completed in a single session.
- Since there is no need to remove much material from the tooth before the filling is placed, they do not cause loss of dental hard tissue.
- Even very small cavities can be closed.
PORCELAIN FILLING (Inlay-Onlay)
Porcelain fillings are the ones that have a lot of material loss and It is a filling method applied to protect healthy tooth tissue in patients who need to have a completely reduced crown. It is preferred instead of amalgam fillings because it is more aesthetic and useful.
Advantages of Porcelain Filling
- It has a long-term use and is durable.
- Its renewal time is very long.
- It is extremely aesthetic.
- The hardness of the material is very close to the hardness of tooth enamel.
- In the back teeth (molars) It is extremely resistant to chewing forces compared to composite fillings.
- After the cavity is prepared, it has a perfect tooth fit as measurements are taken and prepared in the laboratory.
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