A composite filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or ...

Tooth-coloured fillings are similar in colour to the natural teeth. They are made from plastics referred to as composite resins and are slowly gaining popularity in aesthetic dentistry. 1. Superior ...

Composite resin is the most widely used tooth coloured filling material. The tooth is etched with acid before placing the filling in layers. Each layer of filling is typically hardened using a ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Silver amalgam fillings can last about 15 years on average. The FDA ...

Dental fillings (referred to as restorations) are a form of dental treatment performed to remove a cavity that has formed in a tooth and restore the tooth to its functional state. Some fillings are ...

Getting a filling is a common dental procedure that is used to treat cavities and protect teeth damaged by tooth decay. There are several types of filling material currently available to repair ...

28 November 2007 An international expert on composite tooth fillings held a workshop yesterday on how to do 'Posterior Composites' for about 25 dentists from the GCC and other countries.Dr Chris Lynch ...