Maltepe Dental Composite filling is among the easiest and cheapest cosmetic procedures. The composite resin used in the filling can be shaped and polished to fit the teeth it surrounds. Composite fillings can cover up the appearance of discolored or broken work. They are used to correct, close the gaps between teeth, make teeth look longer or change the shape or color of teeth, and sometimes to protect the root that is exposed as a result of gum recession or as an alternative to amalgam fillings.
HOW IS IT APPLIED?
First of all, if there are existing cavities, they are cleaned, if necessary, root canal treatments are performed, if there is a fallen or broken filling, correction procedures are performed. Then, the necessary medicines are placed at the base of the tooth. Your dentist then uses the color scale to select the composite resin that matches your tooth color. After selecting the appropriate color, the tooth surface is slightly abraded to roughen it (this is usually done with special etching agents). A substance that will help the composite filling adhere to the tooth (bonding agent) is applied and irradiated.
The tooth-colored paste-like resin is applied layer by layer into the cavity and shaped. This substance is then hardened with a light device. After the filling material hardens, its height is adjusted with burs and its final shape is given. Then, it is polished until it shines evenly like the other surfaces of the tooth surface. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete. If more than one tooth is to be treated, you may need several appointments.
