A dental filling is a type of restorative dentistry treatment used to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay or otherwise damaged teeth surfaces.
Dental filling materials include porcelain and silver amalgam, and composite.
Restorative dental fillings can stop tooth decay and save a compromised tooth. Dental fillings may also be used to even out tooth surfaces for biting or chewing. Dental fillings can last for years, but patients with fillings need good ongoing dental care to ensure the filling remains functional.
Inlays and onlays are types of white fillings (including those made of composite and porcelain). Inlays and onlays are used to restore teeth that are badly damaged by decay or wear.
Dental inlays or onlays made be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Inlays and onlays are also known as indirect fillings. Inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth.
They offer a well-fitting stronger solution to tooth decay. Both inlays and onlays are a choice for many patients because they are aesthetically pleasing.
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