Aesthetic Fillings

Aesthetic fillings

Fillings are chemical materials used to replace the lost enamel layer of tooth surfaces that have decayed for various reasons, by removing the affected parts of the teeth. For successful fillings, it is important for the dentist to follow not only the established rules, but also general aesthetic principles.

Amalgam fillings were made by mixing silver, mercury and various other elements in varying proportions. Amalgam fillings were black-grey in colour.

Today, amalgam fillings are rarely used due to changing aesthetic tastes and the harmful effects of mercury waste on the body.

Amalgam fillings have a black-grey appearance. When laughing or smiling, these grey fillings create a very unpleasant image in photographs. People therefore prefer to have fillings that match the colour of their teeth. With fillings that match the colour of the teeth, people can smile comfortably and have a more durable and long-lasting restoration than with traditional amalgam fillings. This has led to the development of white composite fillings. Composite fillings have increased the importance of adhesive and bonding systems and expanded treatment options.

These types of aesthetic dental filling systems, which mimic the colour of teeth and can be matched to the tooth colour scale, have become an excellent solution for patients with aesthetic concerns. With this solution, aesthetic fillings have emerged as a new branch of treatment and their ability to maintain their colour over time has made them one of the most preferred treatment methods.

With aesthetic fillings, a more beautiful appearance can be achieved with minor adjustments. The simple treatment of tooth gaps can lead to a significant improvement in appearance with aesthetic fillings. Aesthetic fillings are special fillings that match the colour of the tooth. When this is done, there is no colour difference and the filling is not noticeable from the outside. This increases both the dentist's success and the patient's satisfaction.