Until the past years, black filling applications were performed on the teeth and this caused a bad appearance especially on the front teeth. However, today, thanks to aesthetic dental fillings, the procedure in question can be performed while preserving the natural and aesthetic structure of the teeth.
What is Aesthetic Tooth Filling? Why is it Applied?
Aesthetic dental filling is basically a procedure performed to eliminate the losses in dental tissues. In this process, which is performed using composite filling, the filling to be used is adjusted according to the patient's tooth color, so that the teeth have a natural appearance. Bonding filling materials can also be used instead of composite when deemed necessary. The purposes of using aesthetic fillings are as follows:
- Correction of permanent discoloration of teeth,
- Repair of broken or missing teeth due to trauma or decay,
- Realization of a personalized smile design by making shape changes in the teeth,
- Lengthening the length of the teeth or closing the gaps between the teeth.
In this way, a personalized smile design is made. Individuals feel much better and regain their self-confidence as they get rid of their bad appearance.
How is Aesthetic Tooth Filling Applied?
First, tissue and tooth samples are taken from the patients and a preliminary study is carried out to prepare a filling material suitable for the patient's teeth. The steps followed immediately afterwards are as follows:
Local anesthesia is applied,
The prepared composite filling is placed in layers in the cavities formed on the tooth,
The filling material hardened in halogen light is chemically bonded to the tooth,
If necessary, polishing is carried out.
While composite filling is ideal for teeth that are not very visible, porcelain filling may be preferred for front teeth. The application time may take between 15 minutes and 1 hour depending on the area to be applied and the number of teeth.
What are the Advantages of Aesthetic Dental Filling?
The biggest advantage of aesthetic dental fillings is that they have a much more beautiful and aesthetic appearance as they will not have a different appearance from the tooth color.
They are applied not only to solve functional problems but also aesthetic problems. Other prominent advantages of aesthetic dental fillings are as follows:
- An outsider cannot understand that there is a filling on the tooth,
- Patients do not have any allergic reaction,
- The structure of the teeth is given a natural and aesthetic appearance,
- It is suitable for patients of all ages unless there is a disability,
- No sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks,
- Compatible with oral tissue,
- It does not cause any functional problems and has a long service life.
Aesthetic dental filling will not fall out even if you consume very hard foods, if the application is performed correctly by an experienced and specialized physician. Likewise, as long as you pay special attention to oral and dental health, the lifetime of aesthetic dental fillings will be at least 5 to 10 years.
