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Filling is the most accessible and frequently used method of reconstructing a dental crown in case of caries, enamel chips and other injuries. The doctor's jewelry work and careful selection of the color of the filling make it almost invisible even in the smile area.
Dentists-therapists of the clinic "K-31" professionally carry out the installation of fillings, using only high-quality and certified materials. Modern equipment, full diagnostics and safe anesthesia make dental treatment comfortable and effective.
By appointment, seals are temporary and permanent. The former are used during the treatment of caries or pulpitis in order to fix the medicinal components, to prevent food from entering the resulting cavity. Such products are not subject to requirements for durability and aesthetics, since their use is limited to a few days or weeks.
Permanent fillings are installed for a long time - 5-10 years or more, taking into account the material, the condition of the teeth and other factors. Doctors approach their choice very carefully, because the effectiveness of treatment and the aesthetics of the result depend on it.
In modern dentistry, glass ionomer cement fillings, composite materials and hybrid compomers are used. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, which are presented in the table.
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| Compound | Blend of polymers, fibers and silicone dioxide filler | Glass ionomer dental cement with fluoride | Combined material that contains composite and glass ionomer monomers |
| Life time | 5-7 years | Up to 7 years | Up to 10 years |
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Treatment begins with a consultation with a dentist-therapist, at which the doctor conducts an examination, directs the patient to x-ray the teeth to assess the depth of the lesion. After making a diagnosis, the specialist proceeds to therapeutic measures:
The procedure takes from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, taking into account the complexity and volume of work. Particular attention is required to the setting of fillings on the front tooth, where the doctor needs to make an artificial insert indistinguishable from the “native” enamel. With a significant defect, the dentist may suggest installing a ceramic inlay so that the smile is perfect.
With shallow caries, filling takes place in one visit. If the patient has an advanced case, when sealing or re-filling of canals is required, putting medicine into the tooth cavity, the treatment takes at least 2 visits to the clinic. The doctor will be able to determine the treatment plan only after consultation.
In the first 1.5-2 hours after the procedure, doctors recommend to refrain from eating. Although the filling cures instantly, you should not expose it to unnecessary risk of injury. During the day after visiting the dentist, it is advisable to eat only soft and warm food, avoid too acidic and spicy foods.
Photopolymers are most susceptible to dyes in the first days after installation. For this period, it is worth refusing or limiting the following products as much as possible:
- fruit juices;
- red wine;
- red and blue berries;
- strong black tea and coffee;
- dishes with turmeric, saffron and other colorful spices.
Permanent fillings in dentistry do not require complicated care. Oral hygiene is performed according to standard rules twice a day. Teeth cleaning is carried out with brushes of low or medium hardness, so as not to injure the enamel and filling material. To clean interdental spaces and hard-to-reach places, it is recommended to purchase an irrigator - an apparatus that washes away food particles and plaque with a jet of water.
After filling you should not get carried away with tooth whitening pastes, as their abrasive particles scratch the surface of the filling. On the recommendation of a dentist, you can use a fluoride paste to prevent future cavities.
Modern caries treatment includes non-invasive and invasive methods.
The former are used at the initial stage of the disease without visible defects and consist in restoring the disturbed balance of minerals (remineralization). For this purpose, preparations of fluorine, calcium and other agents containing minerals are prescribed. The method of application can be different: the introduction of drugs through electrophoresis, applications, the use of a fluorine-containing gel, etc.
Dentists of our clinics successfully carry out the treatment of caries of any complexity and are fluent in the aesthetic restoration of teeth after injuries. A visit to the K-31 clinics will be as comfortable as possible, because all manipulations are carried out under anesthesia, and doctors use modern tools for the accurate treatment of a diseased tooth.
The cost of tooth filling is calculated individually. The price of the service depends on the chosen material, the complexity of the restoration, the amount of preliminary treatment.
If you have a toothache, it is very important not to let the situation take its course and come to the doctor's appointment on time. Even a small “hole” gradually develops into deep caries and can cause tooth extraction, after which prosthetics or implantation will be required to reconstruct a smile.
To save the tooth and restore its aesthetic appearance after treatment, contact the dentists of the K-31 clinics. Sign up for a consultation online or by phone today, and we will find the nearest convenient time for a medical appointment for you.
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