Tooth filling is a treatment method that restores the anatomical shape and function of a tooth by filling defects in hard tissues and cavities with filling material. Simply put, it is the treatment of caries and the restoration of the tooth’s shape. The restoration process depends on the extent of tooth tissue damage and the type of damage.
The tooth filling process includes:
- cleaning the carious cavity
- placing an insulating liner
- placing the filling and polishing it afterward
During treatment, radiographic monitoring and anesthesia are mandatory. After anesthesia, all carious dentin is carefully removed — this stage of mechanical cavity preparation is very important because if the damaged tissues are not fully removed, the carious process will continue even under the filling. If the tooth is severely damaged, a special fiberglass or titanium post is placed in the cavity.
The tooth is then filled using modern light-cured materials that allow complete restoration of the tooth’s color, shape, and translucency. A high-quality filling is indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
The specialists at "Vivadent" dental clinic place fillings that do not shrink, have a smooth, non-rough surface, and seamlessly blend with the tooth enamel, without affecting the bite or touching the gum.