What is a temporary filling?
If the dental decay is close to the pulp a medicated layer of filling is placed over the affected area and a temporary filling is done. Once the pulp heals the temporary restoration is removed and a permanent filling is done. What is a permanent filling? While temporary fillings are meant to last a few months only the permanent fillings last longer. Well made permanent fillings can last decades if not a life time Can a filling last lifetime? A well done permanent filling, with proper maintenance by the patient usually lasts 20-25 years or more. Can gold be used as filling material for cavities? Yes, gold in pure form was one of the oldest materials used in dentistry. Since it is very technique sensitive and better materials have emerged, gold is no longer used routinely. But gold is still used as an alloy or with other metals to fabricate crowns and other prostheses. What is silver filling? Pure silver is mixed with several other metals like copper, tin and mercury to make it into a se
