Dental fillings can often be completed in just one visit! Since every patient presents a unique dental condition, your dentist will carry out a thorough examination to check for any small fractures or cavities. Based on the findings, a personalised treatment plan will be created during your consultation to ensure the most suitable and effective care for your tooth.
When a Filling is Necessary
This tooth restoration method is used to restore the aesthetics of a tooth unit and its chewing function. It allows for the prevention of further enamel destruction, protects the soft tissues of the tooth from physical impacts, the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, and, consequently, prevents the recurrence of the disease. Tooth fillings are most often performed at the final stage of treating caries or pulpitis. The doctor removes the affected tissues, shapes the cavity, and seals it with a filling. The dentist may also fill pre-cleaned root canals.
There are other situations in which this dental technique is applied:
- The need to restore a tooth caused by cracks, chips: most often, such defects are found on the front teeth;
- Tooth shape abnormalities caused by developmental anomalies;
- Tooth fracture as a result of trauma;
- Increased wear of tooth enamel caused by bruxism, frequent consumption of hard foods, such as crackers or candies, harmful habits like opening bottles with teeth;
- The need to replace an old, partially destroyed filling;
- The presence of interdental gaps, known as diastemas;
- Preparation for implantation or veneer placement.
Fillings are used if the tooth is destroyed by no more than 30-50%. If the degree of destruction is higher, other restoration methods are required.
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