Are tooth-colored fillings better than silver/mercury fillings?
This is a very frequently asked and pertinent question. Generally, yes. Aside from the unappealing appearance of silver fillings, they can cause teeth to fracture over time. Tooth coloured fillings are referred to as such because of their excellent compatibility with the teeth in terms of appearance. Nowadays with the advancement of studies dental science has evolved materials which are as hard as the natural tooth enamel, hence in term of strength the fillings are on par if not superior to silver amalgam. Also because of their high polishability, the surfaces of these filling are very smooth and absolutely non-adherent to food particles. These fillings do not impart any stain to the teeth as opposed to silver amalgam fillings that in due course stain the teeth -bluish-gray to black. Ceremic restorations are far more biocompatible overall to the soft and hard tissues.
This is a very frequently asked and pertinent question. Generally, yes. Aside from the unappealing appearance of silver fillings, they can cause teeth to fracture over time. Tooth coloured fillings are referred to as such because of their excellent compatibility with the teeth in terms of appearance. Nowadays with the advancement of studies dental science has evolved materials which are as hard as the natural tooth enamel, hence in term of strength the fillings are on par if not superior to silver amalgam. Also because of their high polishability, the surfaces of these filling are very smooth and absolutely non-adherent to food particles. These fillings do not impart any stain to the teeth as opposed to silver amalgam fillings that in due course stain the teeth -bluish-gray to black. Ceremic restorations are far more biocompatible overall to the soft and hard tissues.
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