Composite fillings are aesthetically pleasing because they match the color of the natural tooth.
Composite fillings are not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable and resistant.
Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings do not contain toxic substances such as mercury.
Because composite fillings adhere to the tooth surface, unlike metal fillings, there is no need to remove healthy tooth tissue.
Composite fillings harden completely with light during treatment.
Disadvantages
Success rates are low in cases where the decay has penetrated far below the gum line and cannot be isolated from blood and saliva.
They still exhibit shrinkage, albeit to a much lesser extent, during light curing.
Its application requires much more precision and takes longer than metal fillings.
Technology
Matrix Systems: Using the correct matrix is crucial to prevent food particles from entering the space between the filler and to ensure easy cleaning after the procedure.
Bonding Agents: To prevent sensitivity after filling, a bonding agent containing antiseptic agents and ensuring excellent adhesion of the filling to the tooth is preferred.
Filler Materials: For the anterior segments, aesthetically pleasing composite materials with good polishability and a wide variety of color options should be preferred, while for the posterior segments, composite materials with increased filler (strength) ratio and the lowest shrinkage rates should be chosen.
Lighting Devices: To minimize the shrinkage factor, which is a disadvantage of composites, LED devices with gradually increasing light levels are preferred.
Polishing Systems: Using different brands of discs, rubber, and chemical agents, fillers can be applied that retain their shine and color for years.
Duration
The procedure can be completed in a single session, lasting between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the amount of filler needed (2-3 fillers in the same session).
Success
The use of high-quality composite filling material. The correct matrix selection and the meticulous work of the dentist. Oral hygiene after composite filling treatment.
APPLICATION
Removal of necrotic tissue under local anesthesia.
Bonding agents are applied to the tooth surface to ensure the filling adheres, and then hardened with a special light.
The filling material is selected in the most suitable color for the tooth and hardened in small layers using light.
Giving the tooth a shape that matches its natural form and removing excess tissue.
