Cosmetic dental fillings are an alternative to the silver fillings that are often used to repair teeth. Cosmetic fillings are tooth colored and which are made up from porcelain, Inomers and composite resins. Cosmetic fillings are not noticeable when person smiles or talks.
Different types of cosmetic fillings
Composite fillings
Composite fillings are made from a blend of resins and fine particles.
These composite resins are bonded to the affected area to create the strongest adhesion to the natural teeth as possible
Inomers
These fillings are similar to the composite fillings these are made up of blend of glass and acrylic resins.
Inomers are most commonly used near the gumline or tooth root because pressure is not applied to these areas .over the time these fillings get strengthened because they release fluoride that gradually strengthens the materials.
Porcelain or ceramic fillings
These are made up of porcelain, ceramic and glass powder.
These are great option for people who are willing to invest in natural looking fillings.
Advantages of cosmetic fillings
Cosmetic fillings releases the fluoride particles so it prevent further decay
Cosmetic fillings blend well with the teeth owing to its natural teeth color appearance.