A tooth with a cavity is at risk and represents a potential danger for the oral health. Indeed, decay can spread from one tooth to another and cause various infections, including gum infection. To avoid this, the cavity has to be treated and since a tooth cannot regenerate itself, it has to be restored artificially to preserve its functionality. What are the restorative materials used in dentistry? |
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The different restorative materialsA variety a materials can be used for dental restoration. Some are stronger, others have more aesthetic appeal. To restore teeth, dentists use:
Here are some interesting facts about amalgam:
The amalgam consists of mercury, silver, copper and tin. |
Advantages of amalgam tooth fillings
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Disadvantages
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How to find the right dentist?
Assessment of wisdom teeth
Asepsis, the fight against germs at the dentist’s
How to identify truly urgent cases?
Broken tooth
Knocked out (avulsed) tooth
Swelling of the cheeks
Your orthodontic appliance is broken
Pain preventing you from sleeping
Dental emergency – Important
Following a dental trauma
A mouth injury that does not heal
Cavities (Tooth Decay)
Dental Cleaning
Preventive measures and dental hygiene
Dental Amalgam Fillings
Dental tourism
Mouth Guards
Tooth Anatomy
Permanent Dentition (Adult Teeth)
Dental plaque
HALITOSIS (BAD BREATH)
Root Canal Treatment
Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Fluoride
Composite Resin Restoration (White Filling)