Fredericksburg dentist -Composite "tooth colored" Restorations
Fredericksburg Dentist Jason T. Lipscomb talks about composite tooth colored restorations. http://www.fredericksburgdentist.com
Over the past couple of years more and more dentists have moved away from amalgam "silver" fillings and instead place composite "tooth colored" fillings. These types of fillings and filling materials have improved greatly over the years and can be used to fill a wide variety of cavities. Composite restorations are usually resin based and require adhesives to be placed. They come in many shades and can usually be matched to the existing tooth very well. Many people ask me if these types of fillings are better than amalgam fillings, but that is a loaded question. I think both have their purpose, and if used correctly, can make a great restoration. Here is a composite restoration I placed just the other day.
The decay is shown in the red circle. Decay is softer and less dense than tooth so it shows up as a dark shadow on the x-ray.
The decay can be seen on the top of the tooth. Decay often starts in natural fissures on the tooth surface.
The decay is removed with a high speed dental hand piece. We now place a dental etch, which will clean the surface and prepare it for dental adhesives. After the etch we place a primer, which will make the tooth more receptive to adhesives. Finally, we will place the bonding adhesive and cure it with a special ultraviolet dental light.
The final restoration is placed, cured and polished. The color matches well and looks very natural. The restoration is ready to chew!!
Visit our websites http://www.lipscombdentist.com or http://www.fredericksburgdentist.com to find out more.
Over the past couple of years more and more dentists have moved away from amalgam "silver" fillings and instead place composite "tooth colored" fillings. These types of fillings and filling materials have improved greatly over the years and can be used to fill a wide variety of cavities. Composite restorations are usually resin based and require adhesives to be placed. They come in many shades and can usually be matched to the existing tooth very well. Many people ask me if these types of fillings are better than amalgam fillings, but that is a loaded question. I think both have their purpose, and if used correctly, can make a great restoration. Here is a composite restoration I placed just the other day.
The decay is shown in the red circle. Decay is softer and less dense than tooth so it shows up as a dark shadow on the x-ray.
The decay can be seen on the top of the tooth. Decay often starts in natural fissures on the tooth surface.
The decay is removed with a high speed dental hand piece. We now place a dental etch, which will clean the surface and prepare it for dental adhesives. After the etch we place a primer, which will make the tooth more receptive to adhesives. Finally, we will place the bonding adhesive and cure it with a special ultraviolet dental light.
The final restoration is placed, cured and polished. The color matches well and looks very natural. The restoration is ready to chew!! Visit our websites http://www.lipscombdentist.com or http://www.fredericksburgdentist.com to find out more.
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posted by Dr. Jason Lipscomb at
4:52 AM
1 Comments:
Having dental crowns is best especially when used very well. I heard from my Crown and Bridge Specialist that crowns and bridges has more beautiful features than having amalgam fillings.
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