Dental Restorations

Dental restorations can be divided into two broad types; direct restorations and indirect restorations. Direct restorations are fillings placed immediately into a prepared cavity in one single visit.They include most composite fillings and dental amalgam. Indirect restorations usually require a few visits at the dentist.These include procedures such as inlays, onlays, veneers, bridges and crowns.

The Dental Filling Procedure

The dentist starts with evaluating the patient’s teeth, gum and supporting bone structure. After identifying the damaged tooth surface removes it with a dental hand-piece or laser. When the area is cleaned from bacteria and debris the dentist isolate the tooth. This is a very important part of the procedure since it prevents moisture from interfering with the bonding process. After placement of various adhesives the filling material is placed and hardened. Thereafter, the dentist will polish the area to make a smooth surface. Dental fillings do not last forever, however the condition of the filling highly correlates to the patient’s dental care and dental hygiene. Amalgam has an average lifespan of 12.8 years, and composite fillings for 7.8 years

Advantages with Amalgam Filling

• Amalgam is strong and durable and therefore perfect for the back teeth

• Amalgam is usually the least expensive filling material

• Due to its resistance, the frequency level of repair and replacement is low

• The filling can be placed in one visit

• Disadvantages with Amalgam Filling

• When placing amalgam one must remove some of the healthy tooth

• The filling can darken with time which some patients find less attractive than tooth coloured material

• During the years, concern and questions have been raised regarding the very low levels of mercury vapor that is released from amalgam.

 Disadvantages with Amalgam Filling

• When placing amalgam one must remove some of the healthy tooth

• The filling can darken with time which some patients find less attractive than tooth coloured material

• During the years, concern and questions have been raised regarding the very low levels of mercury vapor that is released from amalgam.

• Amalgam fillings can sometimes expand with age, with potential of cracking the tooth

• Amalgam fillings can sometimes expand with age, with potential of cracking the tooth.

Popular Dental Clinics abroad performing Dental Filling

Novasans presents choices of dental clinics abroad those perform dental filing. Popular Dental Clinics in Czech Republic are Dentaktiv Dental Care Center and Prague City Dental. In addition, the recommended Dental Clinics in Poland are Laser Med and Platinum Dental Clinic.

If you are looking for dental clinics performing dental filling in other countries, please search our dental directory, or contact us directly.