Tooronga Family Dentistry uses tooth-colored filling materials or composite resin, which are versatile and effective for creating long-lasting restorations. Here are some common applications of these materials:
1. Replacing Tooth Matter Lost to Decay or hypomineralised
When bacteria cause decay or damage, large cavities form requiring cleaning and sealing. For teeth that are badly formed composite restorations restore shape and function after decay removal.
2. Restoring broken down teeth
The ability to bond directly to tooth structure is a key advantage. This is crucial after traumatic incidents or undermining decay, as shown in images of teeth restored to a beautiful smile.
3. Building up teeth after root canal treatment
Teeth requiring root canals often become severely weakened. Restorations reinforced with glass fibers can last many years, as supported by recent studies.
4. Veneering teeth to alter smile appearance
Composite materials can reshape, lengthen, or change the color of teeth. Examples include transforming worn-down teeth or sealing gaps caused by gum disease
5. Closing gaps between teeth
Discrepancies or gaps post-orthodontics can be filled by changing tooth shape with composite. Before-and-after images show a young woman with a more even smile after reshaping her teeth.
6. Replacing missing teeth
Advancements in nanotechnology allow creation of teeth as a quick, aesthetic solution. These can be temporary or permanent replacements, as in the case of a woman who chose an immediate composite replacement for her visible missing tooth.
For more details about these restorative options, please contact our practice.