How to fill? Most of the fillers used today are only attached to the tooth, not sticking. For this reason, dentists take some conservative measures when filling. These measures are made possible by the preparation of special holder cavities. A good cavity is prepared as the main rule when filling; and the natural form before the rotting with the filler.
Which Fillers to Choose? When selecting the filler, dentists may be able to withstand the chewing pressure of the substance in the posterior teeth; not being as noticeable as possible on the front teeth; they take into account that they do not damage the tooth and the tooth core. We would like to inform you about several types of fillers:
- Amalgam Fillers (Metal Fillers): It is a very durable and economical filler; but its appearance is not aesthetic. It is prepared by mixing 70% silver, 23% tin, small amount of copper and zinc powder with mercury. The mixture is stacked in the well prepared by the dentist and the filling hardens within a few hours. It is the best filler material used especially for molars.
- Porcelain cements, Composites: Bonding; but they are not as resistant as amalgam. Most used in the front teeth.
- Inlays: Inlays are cast, fillers. After the measurement of the shaped cavity (cavity) for the filler, it is prepared from the gold or porcelain in the laboratory and adhered to the tooth. They require special technical and very sensitive work.