Composite Restorations
Bay Area Dental, Aberdeen, MD
Composite Restorations
Bay Area Dental, Aberdeen, MD
Restore Your Smile with Precision and Care
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Harmful bacteria on the tooth can lead to decay. Our dentist can remove the unhealthy decay and fill the healthy tooth structure. Tooth colored fillings are made out of porcelain or composite resin, which is undetectable and offers an aesthetically pleasing solution for a decayed tooth. This protects the tooth from infection and further decay.
When cavities are left untreated, tooth decay can often cause pain and discomfort, which can lead to infection. The cavity-infected tooth may eventually require a root canal or extraction.
Restore Your Smile with Precision and Care
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Harmful bacteria on the tooth can lead to decay. Our dentist can remove the unhealthy decay and fill the healthy tooth structure. Tooth colored fillings are made out of porcelain or composite resin, which is undetectable and offers an aesthetically pleasing solution for a decayed tooth. This protects the tooth from infection and further decay.
When cavities are left untreated, tooth decay can often cause pain and discomfort, which can lead to infection. The cavity-infected tooth may eventually require a root canal or extraction.
Restore Your Smile with Precision and Care
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Harmful bacteria on the tooth can lead to decay. Our dentist can remove the unhealthy decay and fill the healthy tooth structure. Tooth colored fillings are made out of porcelain or composite resin, which is undetectable and offers an aesthetically pleasing solution for a decayed tooth. This protects the tooth from infection and further decay.
When cavities are left untreated, tooth decay can often cause pain and discomfort, which can lead to infection. The cavity-infected tooth may eventually require a root canal or extraction.
Mercury-Free Fillings
At our dental office, we do not use silver fillings that contain mercury. Exposure to these fillings may cause other health problems. You can decrease your risk of cavities and other dental diseases by:
- Brushing your teeth twice a day
- Flossing daily
- Keeping up with a regular professional oral hygiene routine
Contact our office for more information on composite restorations.
Mercury-Free Fillings
At our dental office, we do not use silver fillings that contain mercury. Exposure to these fillings may cause other health problems. You can decrease your risk of cavities and other dental diseases by:
- Brushing your teeth twice a day
- Flossing daily
- Keeping up with a regular professional oral hygiene routine
Contact our office for more information on composite restorations.
The Step-by-Step Restoration Process
Placing a composite filling is a quick, routine procedure designed entirely around your comfort.
Here is exactly what you can expect during your visit:
Isolation
The tooth is carefully isolated from saliva to keep the area completely dry, ensuring a strong bond.
Curing
A specialized bonding light is used to quickly harden each layer of the resin material until filled.
Decay Removal
We gently remove the decayed or damaged portion, leaving as much of the healthy, natural tooth as possible.
Shaping & Polishing
Dr. Kujala artistically shapes and polishes the resin to perfectly match the contours of your natural bite.
Layering
The pliable composite resin is placed in precise layers to completely fill the opening.
The Step-by-Step Restoration Process
Placing a composite filling is a quick, routine procedure designed entirely around your comfort.
Here is exactly what you can expect during your visit:
Isolation
The tooth is carefully isolated from saliva to keep the area completely dry, ensuring a strong bond.
Curing
A specialized bonding light is used to quickly harden each layer of the resin material until filled.
Decay Removal
We gently remove the decayed or damaged portion, leaving as much of the healthy, natural tooth as possible.
Shaping & Polishing
Dr. Kujala artistically shapes and polishes the resin to perfectly match the contours of your natural bite.
Layering
The pliable composite resin is placed in precise layers to completely fill the opening.
Inlay and Onlay Restorations
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are used as an alternative to full coverage dental crowns. These dental restorations offer a well-fitting, stronger, longer-lasting reparative solution to tooth decay. Inlays and onlays can also be used in place of dental fillings. While dental fillings are molded into place within the mouth during a single dental visit, inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth.
An inlay restoration is when the material is bonded within the center of the tooth. An onlay restoration is similar to an inlay restoration except that the extent of the damage requires the inclusion of one or more cusps (the pointed portion of the tooth on the biting surface) on the tooth. Both inlays and onlays are highly durable and, with proper care, can last for many years. Some reasons for needing these restorations include large, failing restorations, lost fillings or fractured cusps.
Inlay and Onlay Restorations
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are used as an alternative to full coverage dental crowns. These dental restorations offer a well-fitting, stronger, longer-lasting reparative solution to tooth decay. Inlays and onlays can also be used in place of dental fillings. While dental fillings are molded into place within the mouth during a single dental visit, inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth.
An inlay restoration is when the material is bonded within the center of the tooth. An onlay restoration is similar to an inlay restoration except that the extent of the damage requires the inclusion of one or more cusps (the pointed portion of the tooth on the biting surface) on the tooth. Both inlays and onlays are highly durable and, with proper care, can last for many years. Some reasons for needing these restorations include large, failing restorations, lost fillings or fractured cusps.
Inlay and Onlay Restorations
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are used as an alternative to full coverage dental crowns. These dental restorations offer a well-fitting, stronger, longer-lasting reparative solution to tooth decay. Inlays and onlays can also be used in place of dental fillings. While dental fillings are molded into place within the mouth during a single dental visit, inlays and onlays are fabricated in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth.
An inlay restoration is when the material is bonded within the center of the tooth. An onlay restoration is similar to an inlay restoration except that the extent of the damage requires the inclusion of one or more cusps (the pointed portion of the tooth on the biting surface) on the tooth. Both inlays and onlays are highly durable and, with proper care, can last for many years. Some reasons for needing these restorations include large, failing restorations, lost fillings or fractured cusps.
The Benefits of Inlays & Onlays
Tooth Color
Inlays and onlays are not likely to discolor or stain over time, maintaining their original appearance.
Strength & Stability
Inlays and onlays are extremely stable restorative solutions for the treatment of decay.
Tight Space Fulfillments
Because inlays seal your tooth, they are best for keeping out bacteria.
Superior Fit
Since the fit is tailored at all edges and preparation is minimal, your tooth will be easier to clean.
Tooth Structure Safeguard
This conservative approach preserves as many healthy teeth as possible.
Weak Tooth Protector
An onlay protects the weak areas of the tooth, not requiring the tooth to be completely reshaped.
The Benefits of Inlays & Onlays
Tooth Color
Inlays and onlays are not likely to discolor or stain over time, maintaining their original appearance.
Strength & Stability
Inlays and onlays are extremely stable restorative solutions for the treatment of decay.
Superior Fit
Since the fit is tailored at all edges and preparation is minimal, your tooth will be easier to clean.
Tooth Structure Safeguard
This conservative approach preserves as many healthy teeth as possible.
Tight Space Fulfillments
Because inlays seal your tooth, they are best for keeping out bacteria.
Weak Tooth Protector
An onlay protects the weak areas of the tooth, not requiring the tooth to be completely reshaped.
