Fillings
As a main rule when filling, a good cavity is prepared; and with the filling to be placed on the tooth, attempts are made to restore its natural shape before decay.
When choosing the filling material, dentists consider whether the material can withstand chewing pressure on the back teeth; to be as unnoticeable as possible on the front teeth; They take into consideration that it does not harm the teeth and dental pulp.
Amalgam Fillings (Metal Fillings)
It is a very durable and economical filler; However, its appearance is not aesthetic. It is prepared by mixing a powder consisting of 70% silver, 23% tin, and a small amount of copper and zinc with mercury. The mixture is poured into the cavity prepared by the dentist and the filling hardens in a few hours. It is a good filling material especially for molars.
Porcelain Cements, Composites
They are aesthetic fillers (bonding); But they are not as resistant as amalgam. They are most commonly used on front teeth.3. Inlays Inlays are castings and fillings. After the measurement of the cavity shaped for the filling is taken, it is prepared from gold or porcelain in the laboratory and glued to the tooth. They require special technique and very precise work.
Composite fillings are placed layer by layer in prepared cavities and each layer is hardened with a special light. When this process is completed, composite fillings are shaped and corrected according to the tooth. The duration of composite fillings in the mouth is 7-10 years, which is close to the lifespan of amalgam. However, for very large fillings, the situation is in favor of amalgam.