Dental Filling

Bacteria formed due to the presence of food residues in the teeth that are not brushed regularly cause tooth decay and melt in hard tooth tissues. Increased sensitivity of the teeth to hot and cold foods and pain due to other reasons are known as symptoms of tooth decay. Dental caries, which are generally noticed during dental examination, spread to the root of the carious tooth when not intervened in time and gingival recession may occur. The tooth, which starts to rot, is intervened as soon as possible with with filling and unbearable pain and tooth loss is prevented.

In this way, the carious part of the tooth is cleaned from the tooth and removed. This section is filled with special filling materials. Thus, the carious part of the tooth is cleaned and allowed to continue to function in a healthy way. In the treatment of the carious area, if it is delayed and progressed to the root of the carious tooth, the nerves that cause caries and pain are cleaned and the filling process is performed with the root canal treatment method. Filling treatment is also applied to cracked or broken teeth together with decayed teeth.

With the filling treatment applied to worn or broken teeth for various reasons, the old and healthy appearance of the teeth is restored. Nail chewing, tooth grinding, cracking of hard and shelled nuts with teeth cause deformation in solid teeth and cause fractures and cracks.

What are the Types of Fillers?

Filling treatment, which has many varieties in the form of a mixture of porcelain composite resin tooth colored filling gold and amalgam mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc, is applied depending on the tooth structure and desire of the person. Amalgam and composite resin are the most commonly used types of fillers along with gold and porcelain fillers.

Amalgam Filling

Amalgam filling, which is characterized as silver filling among the people, is obtained from tin mercury and silver and copper mixture. 40% 50% of the amalgam filling that has been used for more than 150 years consists of mercury. There may be rumors among the public that the mercury contained in the amalgam filling is poisonous and therefore very harmful. However, it should be noted that the mercury in the amalgam filling is harmless. Other materials such as tin copper and silver, which have been used in the construction of amalgam filling, change the chemical structure of mercury and make it harmless.

Composite Filling

The tooth-colored composite filler is often one of the most preferred filler types. Composite filler, which is used especially for teeth with deterioration in color or structure, is also a treatment method applied to restore broken or cracked teeth. The reason why composite filling is frequently preferred is that it is a very affordable and cosmetic product.

Aesthetically, the ability to provide a healthy tooth appearance is a very sufficient reason for the frequent preference of composite filling. Another preference issue is that the composite filling can be applied in a single session without requiring any preparation. The usage period varies between 3 and 10 years.

Porcelain Filling

Porcelain filler, which is one of the most preferred filler types, is designed and produced in the laboratory upon order. Porcelain filling, which is highly resistant to staining and can be produced in tooth color, is then applied to the tooth.

How to Protect the Fill?

First of all, the decayed area is cleaned and treatment is started with the removal process. After the affected area is completely cleaned due to caries, the preferred filling is applied to the cleaned area. After the filling is applied, the filling is frozen and fixed in place with a special device. Then, the polished filling is examined in detail by the dentist and the sharp areas are sculpted. In general, the life of fillers with a 5-year warranty varies between 3 and 10 years.

In order for your filling to serve you for a long time, you should avoid all factors that may damage your teeth and filling. In addition not to consuming extremely hot and cold foods, avoiding bad habits such as hard nuts, cigarettes and alcohol is important for the health of the filling. Otherwise, while your other teeth will be damaged, the life of your filling will also be short.

Although filling is applied, it is appropriate to consult the dentist as soon as possible due to the sensitivity and pain developed in your tooth. After the examination and x-ray examination required by the dentist, the cracks or leaks that may occur in your filling are determined and the necessary procedures are applied without delay. To protect your dental health and filling, your teeth should be brushed at least twice a day regularly and it is very important for dental health that you use dental floss at least once a day. In this way, you will protect the general health of your teeth and prevent the formation of caries. You can get all kinds of services related to your dental treatments from our clinic.