Traditional Silver fillings or Amalgam
This restoration offers a cost effective way to restore teeth with decay. The American Dental Association regards silver fillings as safe, reliable, and cost effective treatment of dental decay. The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs prepared a comprehensive literature review on amalgam safety that summarized the state of the evidence for amalgam safety (from January 2004 to June 2010). Based on the results of this review, the Council reaffirmed at its July 2009 meeting that the scientific evidence supports the position that “amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients”. On July 28, 2009, the FDA also reaffirmed the agency’s position that the material is a safe and effective restorative option for patients.
Tooth-Colored Restorations
Tooth colored restorations have come far in dentistry. There are many advantages to these types of fillings Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.
Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride this can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, which is healthier for your gums!
This restoration offers a cost effective way to restore teeth with decay. The American Dental Association regards silver fillings as safe, reliable, and cost effective treatment of dental decay. The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs prepared a comprehensive literature review on amalgam safety that summarized the state of the evidence for amalgam safety (from January 2004 to June 2010). Based on the results of this review, the Council reaffirmed at its July 2009 meeting that the scientific evidence supports the position that “amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients”. On July 28, 2009, the FDA also reaffirmed the agency’s position that the material is a safe and effective restorative option for patients.
Tooth-Colored Restorations
Tooth colored restorations have come far in dentistry. There are many advantages to these types of fillings Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.
Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride this can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, which is healthier for your gums!