Tooth Colored Filling

Tooth restorations

In this treatment cavities and old discolored restorations, are replaced by tooth-colored composite materials. Great care is taken to maintain the natural shape and characteristics of the original tooth, thereby making them indistinguishable from adjoining tooth structures.

WHO IS THIS TREATMENT FOR?

Restorations are recommended for those who want to restore the function, integrity, and morphology of a missing tooth structure resulting from decay or physical injury to the tooth.

PRE-TREATMENT PREPARATION

A detailed consultation should be done with the dentist to understand the advantages and disadvantages. X-ray is taken to check the status of the affected tooth. After it is decided that restoration is the treatment of choice, your dentist will proceed further.

PROCEDURE

Isolation is done by using cotton rolls/rubber dams to keep the working site dry and free of saliva. After that, your dentist bonds soft tooth-like material directly to your teeth in multiple thin layers and hardens it with a UV light. This layering is done till the desired shade and shape are achieved. The final result is closest in appearance to that of surrounding natural teeth, making the restoration/filling almost invisible to the eye.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

- You can eat or drink right away after the procedure.

- Avoid food and drinks that can stain the teeth and avoid certain habits such as biting on fingernails, pen caps, pens, pencils, and other hard objects which can wear down the bonding material and tooth enamel over time.

- Visit your dentist regularly to keep a check on the restored teeth and polish off any stains if accumulated.