Improve the appearance and strength of teeth
Composite Resin Fillings, also known as tooth-colored fillings, provide strength and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings. This type of fillings needs to withstand moderate pressure due to chewing.
Composite helps the filling look more natural and is used on either front or back teeth.
The white filling is safe for human use and consumption, it contains monomers (urethane dimethacrylate) and minerals (glass, quartz, silica, pyrogen). This is a type of plastic that dentists use to fill tooth cavities. It is cured (hardened) with blue light.
On average, the price of a resin composite filling is defined by the size of the tooth cavity (decay). This type of filling is slightly more expensive than traditional amalgam. However, they offer a natural appearance, are not toxic in long term, and improve the strength of the tooth.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 92% of adults will develop a cavity at some point in their lives. Fillings are generally an inexpensive and very effective method of restoration. Treatment Cost ranges from about $75 -200 USD per tooth depending on the size and type of material you choose.
Investing in caries repair can help you avoid more complex and expensive treatments. When not treated in time, they can lead to Root Canal, Extraction, or other restorations.
Dental caries is the most widespread chronic disease in the world. Prevent cavities from damaging your teeth again, following these recommendations:
If your decay or fractures are too large for us to restore the tooth with a single Inlay/Onlay, then the next option would be to Crown the tooth completely. A full Dental Crown covers all the surfaces of your tooth and is cemented permanently.
If you are looking for a more Cosmetic approach to a brighter smile, Veneers are a good alternative to Crowns. Veneers require less prep work and preserve more of your tooth structure.
Perhaps when removing the Amalgam Filling we have compromised the pulp chamber of the tooth. In this case, a Root Canal would be needed, likely followed by a Post and Core Build-Up and a Crown for the protection of the tooth from further fractures or filtration of bacteria.