When decay is restricted to superficial layer of teeth dental restorative fillings are used to restore the tooth to its normal function.
Dental fillings are Indicated for
- Restoring cavity in the tooth
- Hypoplastic or stained teeth
- Fractured teeth
- Diastema closure (To fill the gaps between front teeth)
- Fluorosis
Advantages of Dental fillings.
- Prevents further damage of tooth.
- Minimally invasive.
- Appears as natural as original tooth.
- Cost effective.
It is a simple procedure in which the cavity is cleaned to remove the decay, debris and bacteria. This is followed by placement of a tooth coloured filling like GIC or Composite filling.
These are done for milk teeth as well as permanent teeth.
Do decayed milk teeth require filling?
Yes, decayed milk teeth need to be treated so that the infection does not reach the pulp and the tooth is retained in its place till the permanent tooth erupts.