At the Bondstreet Dental Studio we do not use amalgam ’silver’ fillings but use tooth coloured fillings. Tooth coloured restorations are not only strong and durable but look like natural teeth.
There are a number of types of tooth-coloured fillings. These are;
Composite fillings:
Composite resin material may be used for tooth coloured fillings, to restore a chipped tooth or for composite veneers. They are available in various shades and are bonded to the prepared tooth to match your own tooth. This procedure normally takes one visit.
Porcelain fillings or inlays and onlays:
A CEREC (computerized software and milling unit which produces porcelain restorations) restoration looks like a natural tooth, is extremely durable and fits precisely. Unsightly amalgam fillings can be replaced with CEREC restorations in one visit.
Benefits of tooth coloured fillings:
- Great alternative to traditional metal dental fillings due to the fact they are tooth coloured, i.e. looks like you haven’t got fillings
- They are strong, durable, and make for a natural looking smile
- Useful for reshaping disfigured teeth
