Fillings
The advances of modern dentistry are many, but we yet have to find a way of reversing the ravages of tooth decay. Once caries has been detected in a tooth the only way to stop its progression is to remove the decay until sound tooth structure has been reached, and replace it with a filling material.
Fillings fall into the following categories:
Silver fillings
This is one of the commonest permanent filling materials and has been used successfully for the past 150 years. It is durable, economical and easy to use.
Composite resins
This filling material is a tooth coloured plastic mixture filled with glass. It is esthetically pleasing as it can be matched to fit the shade of the tooth. Composite is placed in layers, each layer being hardened by means of curing light.
Inlays
These types of fillings are made up of gold or porcelain and require two visits. An impression is taken of the tooth after the decay is removed and the filling in gold or porcelain and the inlay is cemented in at the second visit.
All filling materials have advantages and disadvantages, after a complete examination of your mouth we will be able to recommend the filling best suited to your needs.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
At Burnaby Mountain Dental Centre we believe in providing exceptional dental care to all of our patients with the finest, state-of-the-art treatments. You can expect to be treated with personal attention and respect from our experienced professionals.
You may also be interested in other services
ROOT CANALS
Endodontic therapy treats the irreversibly damaged nerve and blood vessels of the tooth and returns the tooth to a comfortable functioning state and felicitates its preservation.
CROWNS
Fabricated covering that encases the tooth entirely to the gum line. Crowns are one of the best techniques available to restore compromised teeth to full function and strengths.
IMPLANTS
An implant is a small biocompatible titanium screw that is inserted in the jaw. The use of implants provides patients with a superior technique to replace missing teeth resulting in improved comfort, speech and chewing.
DENTURES
A denture is a removable appliance that replaces missing teeth. Dentures are made of an acrylic or metal base with porcelain or acrylic teeth. Dentures are divided into two main categories: Partial Dentures and Complete Dentures.
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