Dental Fillings

Tooth fillings describe the replacement of hard tooth substance that has been lost due to various reasons. The primary causes include:

• Caries (Tooth Decay): Most common reason for tooth substance loss
• Tooth Fracture: Structural damage to the tooth

Filling Materials

The lost tooth substance can be replaced using various materials:

• Composites
• Glass Ionomer Cements
• Inlay or Onlay Fillings
• Gold Fillings
• Ceramic Fillings