With this dental procedure code, a “white” or “tooth-colored” filling made of composite resin is
used to repair damage on a single surface of an anterior tooth
. Such fillings are referred to as “tooth-colored” because of their unique ability to mirror the color, texture and luminescence of your own teeth.
Why is composite resin better for anterior teeth?
The advantages of direct composite restorations include
time savings, cost savings, and conservation of tooth structure
. The authors acknowledge that composite resins are more likely than porcelains to chip and discolor over time, but these are minor problems with conservative and inexpensive solutions.
What is a resin-based composite filling?
White fillings or tooth-colored fillings are made up of a dental resin-based composite. What is resin-based composite? This filling material is
made up of a mixture of plastic and glass or quartz filler3
. It has increasingly become a popular option for filling cavities due to its natural, practically invisible look.
What are resin-based composite used for?
Dental composite resin is a tooth-colored restorative material
used to replace a decayed portion of tooth structure
. Its esthetic appearance is the main advantage over the conventional dental amalgam.
Is anterior composite restoration a filling?
When repairing a small cavity, a composite filling can
restore your tooth to shape and function
while also mimicking it’s natural shade. During the first step, your tooth is prepared by removing the decayed portion, leaving a small prepared area that will be filled with the composite.
How much does a resin based composite filling cost?
What Is the Cost of a Resin Composite Filling? On average, resin composite fillings cost
about $135–$240 per tooth
. That is about $30–$40 more than traditional amalgam fillings. The cost varies based on how many sides of each tooth have decay.
Is composite resin strong?
Composite resin fillings are
just as strong as amalgam fillings
, but they look natural. In fact, you could have multiple fillings placed in your front teeth and no one would know whether or not you have natural teeth or ones with fillings.
How do I choose a composite shade?
Select the Body shade by
examining the center (body) portion of the tooth
. Choose the composite shade most closely approximating the center portion of the VITAPAN® classical shade guide tooth tab. Select the Enamel shade by examining the proximal or incisal area of anterior teeth or the cusp tips of posterior teeth.
Will resin stick to teeth?
Nothing is as strong
as your natural teeth and enamel, including the composite resin. So, while your bond repairs the tooth, you still need to take good care of it. You should avoid doing things like chewing on ice cubes or pens. Hard foods and candies (in excess) can also cause damage to your bond.
Can anyone get composite bonding?
It is suitable for almost everyone and cheaper than other cosmetic treatments. You can get immediate results, as it only requires one
visit to the dentist
. Check out our Smile Gallery and Testimonials pages to see and hear from our previous bonding patients.
What material Cannot be used under a composite filling?
… Traditional base materials, such
as zinc oxide-eugenol cements
, have been contraindicated for composite restorations due to inhibition of resin polymerization by the phenolic hydrogen of eugenol.
How hard is composite resin?
While composite fillings are not as strong as amalgam ones, they are still
quite strong
and can last for many years. Many composite fillings last at least 5 years. There are many instances in which they can last up to 10 years or more.
Are composite resin fillings toxic?
Some components of restorative composite resins are released in the oral environment initially during polymerization reaction and later due to degradation of the material. In vitro and in vivo studies have clearly identified that these components of restorative composite resins
are toxic
.
Is composite filling permanent?
As with most dental restorations,
composite fillings are not permanent
and may someday have to be replaced. They are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.
What does composite anterior mean?
With this dental procedure code, a “white” or “tooth-colored” filling made of composite resin is
used to repair damage on two surfaces of an anterior tooth
. Such fillings are referred to as “tooth-colored” because of their unique ability to mirror the color, texture and luminescence of your own teeth.
What are the steps for a composite anterior restoration?
These steps are:
planning, dental preparation, adhesion, layering and finishing and polishing
. The natural tooth is rich in small details that make all the difference in integrating the restoration when they are replicated.
