After having a part of one’s tooth extracted due to a bad dental condition, such as cavities. Certain fillings are needed to substitute for the part of the. These filings are also used in the cases of tooth grinding or broken tooth. Since these fillings become an essential part, which decreases the necessity of root canal treatment if we have done it ore decay reaches the pulp(nerve part of the teeth prerequisite to know about different varieties of fillings that he/she could choose from according to his/her preferences. Due to this, not only the basic filling that passes the requirement of being a filling, there are many other types of Dental fillings available in the market that anyone could choose from.
Various types of dental fillings are mentioned below:
Fillings of tooth colour:
These are white which resembles the tooth. Glass Ionomers, resin-reinforced glass ionomers, composite resin types of cement of which composites are superior. This is one of the best ways that is most opted by people who are looking to get some fillings done. These fillings consist of a very similar appearance, if not, identical, to that of the teeth themselves. These are fit for anyone who’s looking to find a good solution as these fillings have a life expectancy of about five to six years, and even more if proper oral hygiene is maintained.
Glass ionomer Dental fillings
As the name suggests, this filling is a mixture that consists of glass as its key component. This is mainly prescribed or used in the dental cases of infants. Due to the glass being the main component of this filling, this filling is prone to break very easily compared to the other options of fillings that are available. This makes its life expectancy of about less than five years mostly.
Composites:
These are superior and advanced types of fillings. These are also different types like Micro, Hybrid, Nano and even ceramic-based composites which will be used depending on the situation and tooth position.
Amalgams (silver fillings):
Amalgams is the oldest type of dental fillings. Despite ng cheaper and having a long life expectancy of about ten years, this is obsolete in modern dentistry because of its cons like microleakage, tendency to fracture teeth while chewing, unaesthetic appearance (having an odd colour), allergic reactions, discolouration, leaving grey areas, etc.,
Gold cast filings:
Gold callings are that expensive and even they last a long time.
Ceramic fillings:
These are also expensive, and looks like natural teeth. These (Inlays/Onlays) have a life expectancy of more than 15 years if oral hygiene is maintained properly.