If the teeth are not damaged enough to be covered with a crown, the deficiencies or loss of material in the teeth can be eliminated with ceramic fillings. Moreover, having a natural structure is preferred by individuals who want to create an aesthetic appearance.
What is Ceramic Dental Filling?
Ceramic fillings are used to eliminate the loss of material in teeth due to factors such as trauma, caries or root canal treatment and to complete the missing parts. Ceramic fillings used for restoration are prepared in a laboratory environment and are usually made of a mixture of porcelain and composite. Compared to fillings made of composite material only, they are much more easily compatible with both the tooth to which they are applied and the surrounding teeth and last much longer.
Thanks to ceramic fillings, the tooth will have the same hardness as the original tooth and will become much healthier than before, so there will be no fractures caused by biting force. At the same time, they have a natural appearance that an outsider cannot see.
How is Ceramic Tooth Filling Done?
Ceramic filling application can be performed quickly. It can be completed in 2 sessions, the first being impression taking and preparation and the second being the application. At the same time, ceramic fillings are prepared in a laboratory environment, not in the mouth like classical fillings. Therefore, there are no problems such as compatibility problems. The application stages of the procedure are as follows:
- The procedures applied in the first session are cleaning the decays and taking the measurements of the neighboring teeth together with the tooth to be treated,
- After these procedures are completed, the tooth is covered with a temporary filling,
- The first session is terminated and the impression is sent to the laboratory,
- After the inlay and onlay fillings are prepared, the temporary filling is removed at the beginning of the second session,
- The fillings are tested, polished and bonded to the tooth with a special adhesive,
- It is ensured that the teeth are fully closed, that there is no low and no height between the teeth and the process is finalized with the final polishing process.
Additional sessions may be required in cases where more than one ceramic filler application will be performed or when required by the physician.
What are the Advantages of Ceramic Dental Fillings?
The biggest advantage of ceramic fillings is an aesthetic and natural appearance. At the same time, since it provides a long-lasting use, frequent application is not required. Other prominent advantages of ceramic dental fillings are as follows:
- The intact tissue of the treated tooth is preserved and the risk of edge leakage or caries formation is minimized,
- Teeth are not cut unless necessary,
- It has the same hardness as a real tooth and will not break with chewing pressure,
- Since porcelain material is used, there is no color change over time,
- Its biological compatibility is strong and allergic reactions do not occur.
Thanks to all these advantages, ceramic fillers are used much more frequently than other filling methods. The result is satisfactory with the choice of a specialist physician and a correct application.
