Cosmetic dental fillings are one of the procedures a large number of people undergo at any age, as they take the same color the teeth have in general.
They do not make the teeth look any different from the original teeth, but they improve the outer appearance of the teeth in general. In our article we look at the main types these fillings come in.
We also cover their importance in detail, and a lot of other important information, as follows:
Cosmetic dental fillings
Many people ask about this type of filling, which is a type designed for all the different kinds of teeth and takes the same color that human teeth generally have.
Traditional dental fillings have been replaced by many other types of filling, which are used to replace the part of the tooth that has been lost.
They work to close all kinds of gaps a person may be left with because of fractures inside the teeth or tooth decay in general.
This part is replaced in a cosmetic way so it does not affect the overall appearance of the tooth, and the tooth does not look as if it has been treated, using this filling.
They also improve the outer appearance of the teeth in general.
The importance of cosmetic dental fillings
This type of filling has a number of benefits, which are as follows:
- They leave no trace on the tooth once placed, and no different color shows up on the teeth.
- They give the teeth great cosmetic value and fix all kinds of flaws that were on the teeth.
- They repair all kinds of flaws, including decay, cracks the teeth are exposed to and finally tooth fractures.
Types of cosmetic dental fillings
There are about three types of these cosmetic dental fillings, and each type differs from the others according to the material the filling is made from, as follows:
1- Composite fillings
This type is very well known at many dental clinics, and it is used for beautifying front teeth in general. It is a mix of plastic and resin.
It is a completely soft material that is placed on the teeth and cured using a light source, a laser light designed only for this type of procedure.
The bond of this filling is very strong, and it lasts for many years, up to more than about 10 years.
2- Ceramic fillings
This is one of the fillings that help beautify teeth in general and give them a very attractive look, and it is among the fillings that resist wear and stains.
3- Glass ionomer fillings
This filling closes all the gaps inside the teeth in general. It is also used for children and contains fluoride, which works to stop decay from spreading within the teeth in general.
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At the end of our article we have learned about cosmetic dental fillings, as well as their main types and a lot of other information.
This article is for general education and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for advice from your dentist.
