Advances in modern dental materials and techniques offer new ways to create more natural looking smiles. The continuing research that is taking place to find better, longer lasting and more natural looking materials has resulted in dentists and patients today having several choices when it comes to selecting materials used to repair missing, worn, damaged or decayed teeth.
Natural, Strong & Beautiful
Fillings are one of the most common dental restorations, and must be able to withstand the pressure and conditions in the mouth. Originally, metal amalgam fillings were the standard approach to fillings. Whilst effective, the aesthetic consequences of amalgams left teeth looking dark and unattractive. For this reason, natural looking composite materials are now used to restore teeth to their original appearance.
Natural coloured fillings are made from a composite resin material, a mixture of resin and glass ionomer particles. This material is outstanding in its strength and resistance to fracturing, and small to medium restorations can tolerate most levels of chewing pressure.
