Dr.Ramy Gamal Dental Clinic

What are dental fillings?

Dental fillings are a method by which we can fill in the voids and cavities caused by caries, by which we restore the integrated tooth shape, and restore the ability of the teeth to perform its function to the fullest. The dentist examines the decaying parts of the tooth, removes them, cleans the teeth well from the accumulated tartar, and then fills these voids with dental fillings. Dental fillings not only help to restore the teeth and restore their attractive shape, but also play a role in fighting bacteria, as the filling closes the places where the colonies of bacteria causing decay and erosion lived.

The materials used in cosmetic dental fillings include a number of possibilities such as gold, porcelain, composite, and amalgam (an alloy of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc).

 

Types of dental fillings

Now that we know the causes and dangers of caries, and the importance of dental fillings in solving this problem, it is time to get acquainted with the types of cosmetic dental fillings used to solve this problem:

Today there are many different types of dental fillings, there are gold dental fillings, and dental amalgam fillings (an alloy of mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc), and composite

To determine the best type for your condition, you should consult a dentist who specializes in this field, who will take into account the location and progress of caries, and another very important factor is coverage of your insurance companies. Now let's take a closer look at these types:

 

Some other types of dental fillings

In addition to the above, some other types of dental fillings are available but are less well-known, so let's look at them:

Ceramic dental fillings: This type of porcelain is made, and is distinguished from the rest of the types by its strong resistance to pigmentation, and this type can withstand for 10 - 15 years

Glass dental fillings: These fillings are made of a special type of glass, and is widely used in children. This type supplies teeth with fluoride, which increases protection against cavities. The duration of this filling shall not exceed 5 years

Maximum, but recently new types of these fillings have been developed, increasing their hardness and making them eligible to compete with composite dental fillings.

 

There is also nerve filling

What is Root Canal filling

Nerve filling is a simple medical procedure that is done to relieve dental pain and maintain its health, and patients usually turn to it when they suffer from inflammation, or infection in the roots of the teeth, where the supervising doctor removes the dental pulp, and then cleans, sterilizes, It forms the root canal and dental channels, and then places a filling to fill the vacuum. [1]

Causes of Root Canal filling

Inside the teeth there is a soft area called pulp that extends from the visible part of the tooth to the tip of the tooth root in the jaw bone, and the pulp contains nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels, and bacteria enter the pulp when the tooth breaks, or when a deep cavity occurs, Bacteria and decomposing substances can cause serious infection or dental abscess (in English:) if left untreated, which can lead to pulp death, weakened bones, or even a weakening of the tooth itself. Symptoms of inflammation include swelling around the face and neck , Puncture of the teeth, toothache, periodontitis, or allergies of various temperatures. [2]