What Is A Dental Filling?
A dental filling is a common restorative procedure used to repair teeth damaged by bacterial decay or minor physical trauma (such as small chips).
At Dental Seva, we use advanced light-cured composite resins that bond microscopically to the tooth structure. Unlike old amalgam (silver) fillings, composite fillings are mercury-free, preserve more of your natural tooth structure, and match the exact shade of your tooth.
Benefits of Composite Fillings
- Aesthetic Appearance: Virtually invisible; blends seamlessly with neighboring enamel.
- Direct Chemical Bonding: Micro-mechanically bonds to tooth substance, strengthening the tooth walls.
- Conservative: Requires less removal of healthy natural tooth enamel compared to metal fillings.
- Instant Hardening: Cured instantly with a high-intensity dental blue LED light, allowing immediate eating.
How The Procedure Works
- Cavity Removal: Decayed bacterial debris is gently cleared away.
- Etching & Bonding: A microscopic conditioning agent is applied to prepare the enamel.
- Composite Layering: Shade-matched composite resin is sculpted into the cavity in layers.
- Light Curing: A specialized LED curing light hardens each layer in seconds.
- Polishing: The restoration is polished to a natural luster matching your natural bite.