TOOTH FILLING

What is Tooth Filling?

A tooth filling is a procedure wherein the damaged and decayed part of a tooth is removed and the area is filled with a replacement material to protect against further damage and to restore the tooth’s appearance and function. The replacement material, which is called the filling, can be made out of gold, silver amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer, or porcelain. Each type of material has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, which have to be weighed along with the patient’s specific considerations, to determine the most appropriate material to be used.