What are Restorative Dental Services? – DentalVideo.Net
Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 05:35 Written by Larry Tuesday, 16 August 2022 05:35
you can anticipate when receiving the results of such.
1. Fillings
Dental fillings are used to treat decay in tooth. Cavities occur when bacteria eat away tooth enamel, creating the hole. Dental fillings are used to treat cavities by filling them and are often used to repair fractures breakages, wear-down, and damaged teeth. First, the dentist must remove those areas that are affected before filling them with dental material. Fillings for cavities in restorative dentistry are mercury amalgams, silver alloys, dental gold, ceramic , and composite resin.
Silver amalgam is used for more than 150 years and is the most affordable type of filling. It’s a combination of different metals, including liquid mercury and the powdered amalgam made of silver, zinc, and copper. About half of a silver amalgam is liquid mercury. They can last for between 10 to 15 years. Gold fillings – are an amalgamation of copper, gold and various other metals. They are the most expensive yet they can last longer than the average of twenty years. Fillings made of gold require impressions. So patients may have to see more than one dentist. Ceramic/porcelain fillings – are made by filling methacrylate mats with about 80% porcelain particles and can cost up to the same amount as gold fillings. Contrary to fillings made of metal, porcelain does not expand and expand when temperatures change and thus reduces the chance of injury. To match the patient’s teeth they can be created in a lab. They also require multiple sessions to be done and could last fifteen years or longer. Composite resin is comprised out of quartz resin and glass. It can be custom-made to match the patient’s tooth color. These resins can be used in areas that experience moderate chewing, and can last for between five and five years. Glass ionomer – is a mixture of glass (flouroaluminosilicate) and acrylic. Glass ionomer fillings release fluoride with time and is great for dental general health. These fillings are very common. 7ujbk15cdc.