Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are applied to teeth whose structure and form have deteriorated due to various reasons, especially wear and decay. Dental fillings are named differently according to the type of material used in the application. Teeth are in a structure that can rot, wear and break. There are numerous factors that cause rot, wear, and breakage. Due to these factors, worn, broken, and decayed teeth not only threaten the oral and dental health of the individual but also create an inadequate appearance at the point of meeting aesthetic expectations.

Dental fillings are dentistry applications that provide effective and successful results, applied to eliminate oral and dental health problems caused by decaying and worn teeth and to meet aesthetic expectations. Tooth filling, which aims to treat the individual without tooth loss, can be performed with the help of different materials depending on the condition of the tooth subject to application. With the filling process, the worn tissues and tooth decays are cleaned and treatment is provided.

What are the Types of Dental Fillings?

Dental fillings are of different types according to the material from which the filling is obtained. The main filling types and their explanations are given in the table below.

Aesthetic Filling	Aesthetic filling is a type of filling that is applied in the treatment of decaying, discolored and broken teeth and is made in two ways: white filling and porcelain filling
White Filling	White filling is a type of filling used to fill dental cavities with the help of rays, following the cleaning of caries, broken and damaged tissues in the applied teeth. It is also called composite filling because it uses composite material.
Porcelain Filling	Porcelain filling is a type of aesthetic filling that is mostly applied to eliminate some deteriorations after composite filling application. The porcelain filling is also used to solve the problems that occur in the front teeth.
Amalgam Filling	Amalgam filling, also known by different names such as gray filling, silver filling, is a type of filling generally used in back teeth and known for its durability.
Gold Filling	Gold filling is a type of filling that is produced using a certain amount of gold in the filling content and can be used for an average of seven years.

How Is Tooth Filling Made?

A tooth filling is a dental practice applied by the dentist. The individual is first examined by the dentist, and the dental condition is evaluated. During the examination, various problems are detected, especially color changes and caries in the teeth. If filling treatment is required as a result of the examinations, an appointment is made for the filling application. Although it varies according to the characteristics and conditions of the concrete case, the filling process generally proceeds as follows:

Anesthesia is applied to the teeth to be filled. The area anesthetized with anesthesia allows the individual to have a comfortable and comfortable operation without feeling pain and allows the dentist to move more easily. From time to time, anesthesia may not be required, especially in light-filling applications.

The bruises, fractures, and cracks in the treated teeth are cleaned.

The filling is started by removing the damaged and worn tissues

With the help of the beam device, the cavities in the tooth are filled.

Integration of the tooth with the filling is ensured.

After the polish application, the process is completed.

What Should Be Considered After Tooth Filling?

After the application of dental filling, it takes several hours for the anesthetic effect to disappear. The dentist expresses how to behave at this stage, solid and liquid foods that should not be consumed, etc. Because, in order for the applied filling to fully integrate with the tooth, only suitable foods must be consumed for a certain period of time. The individual feels a mild headache after the anesthetic effect disappears. In addition, tooth sensitivity may occur for a few days.

It is recommended not to consume hard foods, if possible, within a few days following the application of dental fillings. Soft toothbrushes and sensitive toothpaste should be used when brushing teeth.