REVIVE DENTAL IRVING
RESTORATIVE COMPOSITE, FILLINGS
REPAIR TEETH WITH
TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS
To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed.
Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding)
WHAT STEPS ARE INVOLVED IN FILLING A TOOTH
First, the dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth
to be filled. Next, a drill, air abrasion instrument, or laser will be used to remove
the decayed area. The choice of instrument depends on the individual
dentist's comfort level, training, and investment in the particular piece of
equipment as well as the location and extent of the decay.
Next, your dentist will probe or test the area to determine if all the decay has
been removed. Once the decay has been removed, the dentist will prepare
the space for the filling by cleaning the cavity of bacteria and debris.
If the decay is near the root, your dentist may first put in a liner made of glass ionomer, composite resin, or other material to protect the nerve. Generally, after the filling is in, your dentist will finish and polish it.
Several additional steps are required for tooth-colored fillings and are as follows. After your dentist has removed the decay and cleaned the area, the tooth-colored material is applied in layers. Next, a special light that "cures" or hardens each layer is applied. When the multilayering process is completed, the dentist will shape the composite material to the desired result, trim off any excess material, and polish the final restoration.