Marvel Dental Clinic | Asthatics restorations

Asthatics restorations , they are white modern restorations that resemble the color of natural teeth to compensate for functional performance ,

and restore the aesthetic appearance of teeth affected by decay, fracture, and others.

: The purpose of Asthatics restorations

Treating caries and preventing it from continuing to decay in the tooth,

which leads to severe pain and threatens the tooth or molar,

and then it is filled with either silver fillings or cosmetic fillings.

Types of Asthatics restorations

Composite fillings: the most common is a mixture of plastic and resin

Ceramic fillings: They are made of porcelain, which makes them more durable and strong

Glass ionomer fillings: They are made of two materials, glass and acrylic, and are used to prevent the spread of caries.

Metal fillings: a mixture of silver, tin, copper, zinc and mercury, and it is preferred for the back teeth more than the front ones.

: Its advantages

Its difference from silver fillings (amalgam) is better in terms of aesthetics, as it is similar to the color of the teeth.
It does not cause pigmentation of the teeth.
It is not necessary to remove a large amount of the tooth, but rather it fuses with the surfaces of the tooth in a mechanical and chemical way.
It is possible to use the white filling in multiple places, front and back, as a cosmetic filling tool for the broken front and back teeth sometimes

: Some tips for maintaining cosmetic dental fillings

General dental care, regular brushing and flossing, with extreme caution when approaching the filling site, especially if the filling is at the edge of the tooth.

Avoid crunchy or sticky foods that may stick to the filling

Avoid very hot or cold foods and drinks

Maintenance of cosmetic fillings

One aspect of a filling that attracts most people is its ease of maintenance. You will only need a traditional toothbrush, toothpaste and mouth rinse. Flossing and other basic oral hygiene tools are also part of the maintenance of a dental filling.

If your filling has been broken or damaged, you will need to seek help from your dentist as soon as possible. The filling must be repaired or completely replaced to prevent further tooth decay or pain. Your dentist can schedule an emergency appointment if necessary.

: The most important uses of cosmetic dental fillings

Close the spaces between the teeth

Lengthening the teeth and changing their shape if they are crooked or irregular in one row

Improve the appearance of chipped or cracked teeth