Fillings

What is Filling?

Composite Fillings

Composite filling, commonly known as light filling or white filling, is a type of plastic mixture containing silicon dioxide particles. The decay is cleaned and the tooth space, which we call cavity, is prepared. A special method called adhesive system (bonding) is used to bond the composite filling to the tooth. Chemical bonding of the composite material to the tooth is achieved with LED light or halogen light devices.

It is sufficient to clean only the decay without requiring extra abrasion from the tooth. It is extremely durable as the remaining tooth tissues are supported. It integrates with the tooth and there is no question of falling out. The color options provide ease of use and high aesthetic results in every area. It can be used in the mouth for many years if care is taken in the application.

Fiber-reinforced composite fillings and ceramic-containing composite fillings, which are preferred depending on the amount of material loss, are developing composite technologies. They are advantageous in terms of durability.

Porcelain Fillings (Inlay – Onlay)

It is possible to restore teeth that have suffered serious material loss but do not require a crown with porcelain fillings.

In the first session, the decay is cleaned and the necessary arrangements are made. Then, measurements are taken and the tooth is covered with a temporary filling. A porcelain filling is prepared in a laboratory environment and in the second session, the filling is checked for compatibility with the tooth, its height and color and is bonded to the tooth. Thanks to its high polishability, plaque retention is very low.

Thanks to CAD cam technologies, digital measurement and computer-aided production minimize the time between two sessions. The margin of error is close to zero. Aesthetic harmony is perfect, restorations closest to nature are produced.

Glass Ionomer Fillings

They are used in children's milk teeth because they are easy to apply and contain fluoride, which protects against tooth decay. In adults, they are used as a long-term temporary filling material. Traditional glass ionomer fillings are weaker than composite fillings. In terms of aesthetics, they appear more opaque and matte compared to the natural tooth color.

Amalgam Fillings

Amalgam is a special alloy obtained by mixing mercury, a metal that is liquid at room temperature, with other metal powders such as silver, tin, copper, zinc, which are solid. It has been used for many years due to its features such as easy application and low cost. It is not applied in our clinic due to reasons such as its lack of aesthetics, its physical connection with the tooth only, and its deformation due to pressure and temperature differences.