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For hundreds of years, dental fillings
have been used to restore teeth. Dental fillings are placed in teeth
where a dentist has had to remove tooth structure due to decay or
fracture. In recent years filling materials have been substantially
improved by many technological advancements. Although silver amalgam
was the dominant choice years ago, today we have several other
preferred options for tooth restoration including tooth colored
composite filling materials and cementable resins and
porcelains.
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Decayed teeth require fillings to restore
strength and health of natural teeth.
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The decayed portion of the tooth is removed
from the sound tooth structure.
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| Filling materials is shaped to match the
look and feel of natural teeth. Traditionally, silver or
amalgam material has been the filling of choice. |
Today, many modern materials can be used to
mimic the color and texture of natural
teeth. |
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TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorder)
