Dental Filling

What is Dental Filling?

Some conditions that negatively affect dental health can cause problems such as decay, fractures or cracks in the teeth. In such cases, tooth filling method can be applied to prevent tooth loss. Tooth filling is a restoration procedure performed on decaying teeth. After cleaning the residues and cavities left from the tooth, it is performed by filling the formed cavity using filling material.

The material to be used during the filling process is decided in accordance with the dental structure of the person, by evaluating the patient's preferences. With dental filling, it is aimed to regain the functions of the teeth that have lost their functions and to prevent the loss of the tooth completely.

In Which Situations Is Tooth Filling Performed?

Tooth filling method can be applied in many different situations. Some of the most common conditions that require dental fillings are:

  • Loss of chewing functions of the tooth,
  • Loss of substance in the tooth,
  • The tooth is cracked or broken as a result of any trauma,
  • Tooth decay has occurred,
  • The loss of the aesthetic appearance of the tooth.

How Is Tooth Filling Made?

The steps followed during the tooth filling process are as follows:

  • The patient is put under local anesthesia,
  • The teeth are cleaned from caries and residues,
  • A dental filling is applied to the gap formed on the tooth.
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Treatment Summary

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Operation Time

2 - 3 hours

Recovery Time

1 week

Reservation

1 week

Anesthesia

local

General Dental Treatments

After these procedures are performed, it is checked whether there is an excess or protrusion in the filling area that will disturb the patient. If any, these excesses are removed.

What are the Types of Dental Fillings?

There are 4 different types of dental fillings: gold, composite, porcelain and amalgam.

  • Gold: The average usage time of gold fillings, which are specially prepared for each patient in the laboratory environment, is around 20 years.
  • Composite: Composite fillings give a natural appearance as they are the same color as the tooth. Although the cost is low, the durability period ranges from 3 to 10 years.
  • Porcelain: Even in long-term use, color change does not occur in porcelain fillings and does not stain. It costs a little more than other dental fillings.
  • Amalgam: Amalgam fillings produced by combining different materials such as mercury, silver, copper and tin are also called silver fillings. Despite its high durability, it is not preferred much due to its metallic appearance.

After the necessary examination is carried out by the dentist, suggestions are made on how a filling can be made. You can make your personal preference among these dental filling methods.


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