Amalgam fillings are a blend of metals, including silver, copper, and mercury, that have been used for decades. While effective, they can eventually cause problems:
Amalgam replacement involves safely removing the old amalgam and replacing it with a composite resin filling or, in some cases, a custom-made inlay or onlay (porcelain or composite restoration) for large areas, providing superior strength and aesthetics.
We examine the current state of your amalgam fillings and the surrounding tooth structure, often using digital X-rays to check for cracks or decay underneath the old filling.
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The old filling is removed under conditions designed to protect you, including the use of high-volume suction. The area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
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The prepared cavity is carefully filled with the tooth-coloured composite resin, sculpted to match the natural contours of your tooth. For very large fillings, a more durable, custom-fit porcelain inlay or onlay may be recommended.
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The new filling is hardened with a curing light and meticulously polished, resulting in a restoration that blends seamlessly with your smile.
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Discreet, tooth-coloured restorations used to repair teeth damaged by decay or minor chips, bonding seamlessly with your natural tooth structure.
Indirect restorations used when a filling is too large for a standard composite but a full crown is not needed, preserving more of your natural tooth structure.
Specialized treatment to save a tooth when its nerve and pulp become infected or inflamed, relieving pain and avoiding extraction.
Comfortable removal of teeth that are too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved, performed gently and efficiently.
Utilising advanced dental lasers as a precise tool for certain restorative procedures, often resulting in quicker healing and increased patient comfort.
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Not always. We recommend replacement when a filling is cracked, failing, allowing decay underneath, or when the patient desires a significant aesthetic improvement. Intact, healthy amalgam fillings may not require immediate removal.
Not always. We recommend replacement when a filling is cracked, failing, allowing decay underneath, or when the patient desires a significant aesthetic improvement. Intact, healthy amalgam fillings may not require immediate removal.
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic to ensure the removal and placement of the new filling are entirely comfortable and pain-free.
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic to ensure the removal and placement of the new filling are entirely comfortable and pain-free.
While older amalgams were very strong, modern composite resin and porcelain restorations are incredibly durable and highly effective. They bond directly to the tooth structure, which helps to reinforce the tooth wall and prevent fractures, offering excellent long-term strength.
While older amalgams were very strong, modern composite resin and porcelain restorations are incredibly durable and highly effective. They bond directly to the tooth structure, which helps to reinforce the tooth wall and prevent fractures, offering excellent long-term strength.
The time varies depending on the size and number of fillings being replaced, but most single replacements can be completed in one appointment, typically lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.
The time varies depending on the size and number of fillings being replaced, but most single replacements can be completed in one appointment, typically lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.
It is common to experience some temporary mild sensitivity to hot or cold after any filling procedure, including replacement. This typically subsides within a few days or weeks as the tooth settles.
It is common to experience some temporary mild sensitivity to hot or cold after any filling procedure, including replacement. This typically subsides within a few days or weeks as the tooth settles.
Exam, Clean, Fluoride treatment, and X-rays.
