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What is a Dental Filling?

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Dental filling is a frequently preferred method in decayed tooth treatments. After the decay in the tooth is cleaned, a cavity occurs. This cavity is filled with specially formulated filling materials and dental restoration is performed. Nowadays, it is possible to come across more options as filling material. The most ideal filling material can be preferred according to both the structure of the tooth and the person's demands.

 

After root canal treatment, filling material must be used and the cavity in the tooth must be eliminated. In this way, it becomes possible to save the tooth and restore its former functions.

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Tooth Filling

How is a tooth filling done?

Before moving on to the filling stage, the decay in the tooth needs to be cleaned. After the tooth is cleaned of decay and the remaining waste after cleaning, the tooth filling stage can be started. In this procedure, the patient is given local anesthesia. The area to be treated is completely numbed. Thus, it is not possible for the patient to feel pain or ache during the filling. We can say that this treatment can be completed with a very comfortable process for the patient, regardless of which tooth will be filled.

 

Of course, it is also necessary to make the filling in accordance with the structure and form of the tooth within the scope of the treatment. Sometimes, depending on the filling material used, a special medical device can be used to ensure that this material dries quickly. After the filling is completed, the patient is asked to open and close or move their mouth. In this way, it is checked whether there is a protrusion or excess that may disturb the patient after the filling. If there is a protrusion or excess, the dentist corrects this part. Thus, the filling application is completed and the patient can immediately return to his/her daily life

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Composite Fillings

Composite Fillings are one of the types of dental fillings made in just one session. The most important feature of the composite filling is that it is the same color as the tooth. is that. For this reason, it can offer a completely natural appearance and this feature makes it frequently preferred. Composite fillings can be preferred not only in the treatment of decayed teeth but also in the repair of broken or cracked teeth. One of the advantages of this filling material is that its cost is more reasonable. However, over time There is also the possibility of problems such as wear and tear or breakage. The lifespan is not the same for every patient, but varies between 3 and 10 years.

Porcelain Fillings

Porcelain fillings are the most common It is one of the preferred filling types. Its prominent advantages are that it does not change color over time and does not stain. If you pay attention to oral and dental hygiene, it can preserve its color for a very long time. When multiple procedures need to be done on the tooth, porcelain fillings are safely preferred. Fillings prepared in a laboratory environment according to the tooth structure are added to the tooth with the bonding method.

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Is there any pain or ache after a dental filling?

There is no pain, ache, ache or cramping during the dental filling process. The reason is that local anesthesia is applied before the filling is started and the area is numbed. Therefore, the patient is prevented from feeling pain during the intervention to the tooth.

It is possible to experience mild pain when the effect of the anesthesia wears off after the filling is completed. This pain usually disappears completely the next day. Sometimes, depending on the pain threshold of the patient, no pain may be experienced after the filling. There may also be a slight sensitivity along with the pain. However, the sensitivity usually disappears on its own within 1 or 2 days. This period may extend up to 4-6 weeks for deep fillings. If you have complaints such as excessive pain after the filling, increasing pain intensity or pain that has not subsided after a long time, you should consult your dentist.

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