The Dental Home provides best quality dental fillings to give natural look to the tooth. We use GIC and composite fillings which offer various advantages over conventional dental fillings:-
Note 1: Maximum 3 portions are used for very deep cavity
Note 1: Maximum 3 portions are used for very deep cavity
Note 2: Prices are indicative and can vary on clinical diagnosis
Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth, teeth decayed due to caries, teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding).
Dental fillings are used to repair cracked or broken teeth, decayed tooth or worn-down teeth. It restores the teeth to function normally and provides a natural look to the tooth. Several dental materials are used available and used for dental fillings like gold, porcelain, silver amalgam (includes mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc , nd copper), tooth coloured, plastics and materials called as composite resin fillings.
Dental fillings treats bacterial infection inside the mouth due to decayed teeth and also helps in preventing further decay by closing off the spaces. Cleaning your teeth twice a day and intake of a wide variety of nutritious foods can help to prevent tooth decay and avoid the need for fillings. Oral hygiene must be hthe igh priority to avoid any kind of damage to teeth. Routine dental check-ups will make sure to treat the problem early.
Dental check-up will help you in understanding the severity of the dental conditions and problems. The Dentist is the right person to evaluate when, and how a cavity needs to be filled depending on the severity and location of the problem area. The dentist uses a small mirror to examine the surface of each tooth and identifies the abnormal tooth along with other special equipment’s or instruments. Sometimes even X-Rays are taken for entire mouth or a section of it to diagnose in detail. The type of the treatment is recommended by the dentist depending on the extent of damage caused by decay.
The location and extent of the decay, cost of filling material, and your dentist’s recommendation support in determining the type of filling best for you.
Composite Resins are one of the best fillings and are also aesthetically more appealing. They are robust and durable. The major benefit is that they are chemically bond to the tooth structure, providing additional support and decreases the marginal gap. These fillings merge with the natural tooth surface. Though they are bit expensive than amalgam as well as difficult to apply.
Glass Ionomer Cements (GIC) fillings have a wide range of compositions but the chief constituents are alumina, silica and calcium. Glass ionomer has athe bility to store and release a small amount of fluoride such as fluorite which offers protection against tooth decay. Other minerals are also added into GIC to boost demineralisation and prevent acidification. They are mostly used in the front surface due to its white appearance which adds charm to your smile. The combination of GIC with resin adds extra strength and reduces the sensitivity on the placement. GICs absorbs water over time and less susceptible to failure.
Amalgam are the cheapest dental fillings and rapidly applied. Amalgam (silver) dental fillings are resistant to wear. They are most durable and can lasts nearly 10 to 15 years. However, they offer a number of disadvantages. Due to its dark colour, they cannot be applied in the front rows of the teeth. Moreover, the most concerning is the its toxic nature from exposure to mercury or when a person might habitually grind their teeth. They are temperature sensitive and makes it more prone to fracture and can damage the neighbouring tooth due to its expansion and contraction points. We, at Dental Home, does not provide this filling.
Step 1: Local anaesthesia:- The dentist will use a local anaesthesia to numb the area around the tooth to be filled. This step is optional depending on your treatment need.
Step 2: Tooth decay removal:- The dentist will use a drill , air abrasion instrument or laser will be used to remove the decayed area. The dentist cuts the enamel and removes the decay. Further ,the dentist will shape the space to make it ready for filling.
Step 3: Etching:- The dentist uses as aan cid gel to etch the tooth before placing the dental filling.
Step 4: Resin application:- The dentist will put a layer of the resin and harden it using ba right light to make it strong and durable.
Step 5: Polishing:- The dentist will polish the tooth after the dental filling has been placed accurately.