to materials to use in dental filings and repairs. The type of material
used depends on the size and position of the repair.
Amalgam
Dental amalgam is still used in some situations. This stable material
can withstand a great deal of bite pressure and is often used in
back molars where cosmetic appearance isn't so critical.
Composites
Composite material is usually a mixture of glass or quartz material
mixed in a resin material. The material can be colored to fit the
rest of the tooth and is used in small to mid size cavities. More
cosmetically pleasing than amalgam filling materials, composites
are becoming more and more popular with dental patients.
If you have any questions about the material you dentist will be using
as a filing material, make sure you ask.
Some mummies have teeth filled with a kind
of resin and malachite. In other mummies,
gold wire has been used to bind loose teeth.
Bridges
Crowns
Veneers
Endodontic (Root Canal)
Whitening
Filing Options