What is a composite filling?
Composite is a tooth-coloured resin material containing fillers such as glass or quartz. It can restore suitable cavities or damaged areas of a tooth. Composite and glass-ionomer fillings are different material types.
Choosing the material
Your dentist considers the size and location of the cavity, bite forces and appearance when recommending a restoration. No material is automatically the strongest or best choice for every tooth.
Treatment and follow-up
The tooth is assessed and prepared before the material is placed and shaped. A filling is not guaranteed to last as long as a natural tooth. Continue daily oral care and attend reviews; contact your dentist if discomfort persists or the filling feels high, loose or damaged.
Discuss your treatment with Abay Dental Centre
Contact our Antalya team to ask questions and arrange an individual assessment. Contact us or message us on WhatsApp.
Further reading: American Dental Association · American Dental Association
