Advances in modern dental materials and techniques increasingly offer new ways to create more pleasing, natural-looking smiles. Dental researchers continue to develop aesthetically attractive materials such as ceramic and polymer compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. That is why the preferred material for filling a cavity by Dr. Andrew Hoffman is composite dental fillings. Contact us today at 610-524-0115 to schedule an appointment with our dentist and learn more about composite dental fillings in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Composite dental fillings are desirable because they blend well with tooth enamel and do not look like fillings.
Composite dental fillings, or tooth-colored fillings, are made from a mercury free mixture of resin and glass filler that restores the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled tooth. Tooth-colored fillings are desirable because they blend well with tooth enamel and do not look like fillings.
A composite dental filling usually requires only one visit, during which the tooth is prepared and restored. An advantage of composite fillings, as compared with other dental restorations, is that they require less of the healthy part of a tooth to be removed to hold the filling in place. This is due to the composite material’s ability to bond to teeth adhesively.
Dr. Hoffman will place composite detnal fillings that are indicated for small to mid-sized restorations that can withstand moderate chewing pressure. If the decayed area is large or is subject to heavy chewing pressure, another type of material or restoration may be recommended.
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