Description: Fillings are used to repair holes in teeth caused by tooth decay. Amalgam fillings are made of a mixture of metals, while composite fillings are made of a tooth-colored resin material.

Indications:

• Caries
• Broken or damaged teeth

Procedure:

• Preparation: The tooth is freed from caries and cleaned.
• Procedure: The filling material (amalgam or composite) is inserted into the tooth and hardened.
• Follow-up care: Regular checks to verify the filling.

Advantages:

• Restoration of tooth function
• Protecting the tooth from further caries
• Aesthetic adaptation to the natural tooth colour (for composite fillings)