Composite Fillings

Composite Fillings

What Is Composite Filling?

Composite is a tooth-colored restorative material made from a combination of plastic, glass, ceramic, and quartz particles. It is commonly used for:

• Fillings in both front and back teeth

• Cosmetic tooth reshaping or corrections

Composite material is applied in multiple thin layers, carefully sculpted to match your natural tooth shape. It is then hardened and bonded to the tooth using a special light-activated adhesive technique. This results in a durable and aesthetically pleasing restoration that blends seamlessly with your smile.

What Is an Inlay?

An inlay is a custom-made filling used to restore teeth that have suffered significant damage, typically due to extensive decay. Unlike traditional fillings, inlays are designed outside the mouth to ensure perfect fit and durability.

There are two main ways to create inlays:

1. Laboratory-Made Inlays

• A traditional impression of the prepared tooth is taken

• The inlay is fabricated in a dental laboratory

• At a follow-up visit, the dentist bonds the inlay into place

2. Same-Day Inlays with CAD/CAM Technology (e.g., CEREC)

Using advanced digital dentistry, your inlay can be made and placed in just one appointment:

• A 3D camera captures a digital image of your prepared tooth

• No physical impression material is needed

• A CAD/CAM system designs and mills the inlay from a block of high-quality ceramic

• The process takes approximately 20 minutes, and the inlay is placed immediately

This same CAD/CAM technology is also used to fabricate:

• Ceramic crowns

• Ceramic veneers

• Onlays and overlays

Digital dentistry ensures precision, speed, and comfort, making restorative treatments faster and more efficient than ever before.