Dental Fillings in Pitampura, Delhi

Resins (white fillings)

Resins (white fillings) is a restorative material that is placed on teeth that have suffered from a caries process in some area of ​​the same, which causes the progressive destruction of the tooth, as well as some type of fracture or reconstructions by wear or other types of problem, so once the caries lesion is eliminated by the dentist in Delhi, we proceed to reconstruct the damaged area with a resistant material and natural color called resin.

How is it done?

  1. The tooth or teeth to be worked is locally anesthetized (in case of decay, otherwise it is not necessary).
  2. The caries lesion is removed, if any.
  3. Once the damaged tissue is eliminated or if it is not possible to make minimal wear to the tooth, the tooth is then conditioned with special substances for that purpose.
  4. The resin filling is placed, by capable, using a halogen light lamp, to harden the resin.
  5. The excess is trimmed.
  6. Check that the restoration is not high so that it does not interfere with chewing.
  7. It is polished.

Advantage of Dental Fillings in Pitampura

  1. Being the color of the tooth, it looks quite natural.
  2. It is not toxic.
  3. It can be placed in virtually any area of ​​the tooth.
  4. The wear to place it is minimal compared to other types of restorations.
  5. It has a good lifetime.

Disadvantages

  1. Over the years it tends to pigment, so it will be necessary to change them.
  2. They suffer some natural wear and tear, so they will need to be changed.
  3. Depending on the area of ​​the mouth where it is placed and its size, certain care will be required, so as not to fracture it
  4. According to the masticatory needs, it is not recommended to place on any part of the tooth or to make large reconstructions.

How long do they last?

Its average lifetime is from 5 to 10 years, depending on the area of ​​the mouth where the resin filling was placed, the type of resin, the time of feeding of the person among other factors.

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What can I eat with a dental filling?

The dental fillings are very resistant and with them you can eat most of the normal foods that a person consumes in their day to day, however depending on the area of ​​the mouth where it was put or the size of the filling it may be necessary a little prudence, since very hard things in resin fillings, for example in the front teeth, can fracture it or break it.

They are comfortable?

Resin fillings feel like a normal tooth, adapt perfectly to the shape of the tooth and go completely unnoticed by the tongue and other tissues of the mouth.

Are there any risks or side effects?

Whenever you work a tooth to put a filling, resin, amalgam, crown, etc., a cavity is made in the tooth and this can respond after having made the cavity and place the filling or resin filling, with sensitivity to some stimuli, either cold, heat or chewing, this sensitivity should disappear in a few days or gradually decrease, otherwise the tooth would need another treatment called endodontics, however, this is not common and in most cases In case any dentist does this with fraud, there are risks or side effects that may occur.

What happens after 5 or 10 years?

The adhered margins of the resin filling can be mismatched, due to normal wear by the masticatory forces or, it can be pigmented or fractured some fragment of the filling, so it is necessary to go with the dentist in Delhi, to make the change of the filling. It is simply anesthetized, the filling is completely removed and replaced, with the same steps mentioned above.

Resin vs amalgam

Both types of fillings are excellent, although they differ in their duration and aesthetics, the resin is tooth color and is ideal in the anterior area and can be placed anywhere on any tooth, the amalgam is silver, and can only be placed in certain parts of the tooth and while it can be placed in the anterior area, is not aesthetic therefore is not recommended, a dental amalgam can last 20 to 30 years, and depends on each particular case preference for either of the two fillings .

I have amalgams, can I change them for resin?

Absolutely, many people are uncomfortable with their amalgam restorations and they want to change them by resin for aesthetic reasons, the amalgam is eliminated and the normal procedure for the placement of the resin filling is done.