{"id":25815,"date":"2021-01-01T00:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T21:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/%d9%be%d8%b1-%da%a9%d8%b1%d8%af%d9%86-%d9%87%d9%85%d8%b1%d9%86%da%af-%d8%af%d9%86%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%86\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T19:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T16:20:43","slug":"tooth-colored-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/en\/tooth-colored-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Colored Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tooth fillings or restorations are among dental procedures applied to restore the beauty and function of the teeth. Dental fillings are practiced to treat tooth cavities, chipped teeth, partial tooth cavities, and superficial tooth destruction. Formerly, teeth were filled with a metal amalgam showing considerable strength and durability. Today, however, people often want their teeth to look natural. For this, there is a need for materials such as composite or porcelain, which are more similar to a natural tooth and look more beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n  \n  <nav class=\"oxyplug-toc\">\n    <div class=\"toggle-toc\">\n  <span>Table of Contents<\/span>\n  <a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-label=\"Show\">\n    <span>Hide<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n    <ul>\n              <li class=\"toc-h2\">\n          <a href=\"#types-of-tooth-colored-restoration\">\n            Types of tooth colored restoration          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"toc-h3\">\n          <a href=\"#comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-fillings\">\n            Comparison of composite and amalgam fillings          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"toc-h2\">\n          <a href=\"#tooth-colored-restoration-costs\">\n            Tooth-colored restoration costs          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"toc-h2\">\n          <a href=\"#tooth-colored-restoration-faq\">\n            Tooth-Colored Restoration FAQ          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-tooth-colored-restoration\">Types of tooth colored restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Composite materials are widely used for white tooth filling and restore<a href=\"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/en\/tooth-decay\/\"> tooth decay<\/a>. These materials appear similar to natural teeth. Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is also used for white tooth fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling.jpg\" alt=\"comparison of composite and amalgam filling\" class=\"wp-image-19234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-300x58.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-370x71.jpg 370w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-320x62.jpg 320w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-360x69.jpg 360w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-414x80.jpg 414w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-filling-420x81.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-of-composite-and-amalgam-fillings\">Comparison of composite and amalgam fillings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The composite filling provides more white teeth and gives much more attractive and natural results than the amalgam. The beauty of the teeth makes the patient more self-assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White restorations are not applicable for all teeth and all types of cavities, especially in conditions with a considerable chipped tooth. White restorations are mainly used to treat front teeth and small chipped teeth. Notably, there are special composite materials that can be used to restore large cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The composite filling requires fewer preparations than amalgam, and, thereby, the structure of healthy teeth alters less during filling with composites. Composite materials are less enduring than amalgam, but they can be used for all teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1.jpg\" alt=\"dental composite\" class=\"wp-image-19237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-370x116.jpg 370w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-320x100.jpg 320w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-360x113.jpg 360w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-414x130.jpg 414w, https:\/\/jamilian.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dental-composite-1-420x131.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients are metal allergic. Composite teeth filling gives a better appearance and is not allergenic. No study has yet proven mercury toxicity in amalgam procedures. Notably, up to 90% of harmful amalgam substances are removed upon washing teeth after filling. Composite teeth filling requires more equipment and tools than amalgam and is mainly dependent on the skill of the dentist. This feature makes composite filling more expensive than amalgam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tooth-colored-restoration-costs\">Tooth-colored restoration costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tooth-colored restoration costs vary depending on the tooth\u2019s position, the number of sessions, the rate of coming out, and the cleaning of the tooth. Most insurance companies avoid covering the additional costs associated with composite materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wy-faq\" id=\"tooth-colored-restoration-faq\">Tooth-Colored Restoration FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666672502\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the advantage of composite teeth filling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In composite fillings, contrary to amalgam (silver) fillings, cavities are filled and chipped parts are restored to more enduring and beautiful because composite materials seem similar to natural teeth in color. White composite fillers are suitable for patients who wish to fill their front teeth.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666692122\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long do composite fillings last on the front teeth?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The endurance of filling front teeth with composite is not similar to putting veneers, and you should avoid biting hard foods that can cause the composite to crack and break.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666702223\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are composite fillers strong and durable?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Composite fillers are quite strong and cover the margins teeth and encompass them tightly and densely. Composite fillers are strong enough and can last for several years in the right places.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666721207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are white fillers expensive?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">White fillers are more costly than amalgam, and filling cavities with white fillers is more complicated than filing with amalgam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666743486\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do white fillings have mercury in them?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">White or homochromatic fillings contain no mercury or metal. However, composite materials are more expensive than amalgam. The technique of using composite materials is more complicated and takes more time to apply.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666759359\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I brush my teeth after tooth filling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Brush your teeth and apply floss gently. Brushing is quite suitable after filling and you no longer need to wait for a while.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666774175\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you eat after filling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Contrary to amalgam fillers, composite dental fillers allow patients to eat shortly after filling. However, we advise patients to eat only after lightening the local anesthesia, as it is quite hard to eat when your lips and mouth become numb.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768666793983\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do cavity fillings last forever?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While dental fillings are durable, none of the materials used in fillers last forever. If tissues around your tooth are healthy and then no much filling is required, then you can expect your fillings to last a long time.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth fillings or restorations are among dental procedures applied to restore the beauty and function of the teeth. Dental fillings are practiced to treat tooth cavities, chipped teeth, partial tooth cavities, and superficial tooth destruction. Formerly, teeth were filled with a metal amalgam showing considerable strength and durability. 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