A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
How is it placed?
Following preparation, composite is placed in layers, typically using a light specialized to harden each layer. It is then shaped and polished to fit the tooth and to prevent staining and wear.
What are the advantages?
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites since various shades can be blended to a color nearly identical to the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
What are the disadvantages?
Postoperative sensivity is not uncommon. Composites can also pick up stain from drinking tea, coffee or consumption of staining foods. It can also wear out sooner than silver filling in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.
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