Assess the defect and remaining structure
Your clinician reviews your concerns, oral health, and relevant medical history to understand what is appropriate for you.
Composite Fillings
Composite Fillings.
Understand your options.
Repair cavities or small tooth defects with tooth-coloured material.
WHAT IS COMPOSITE FILLINGS?
Informed care.
A personal plan.
Composite resin bonds to the prepared tooth and is shaped to restore contour and function. The size and position of the defect, moisture control, and biting forces affect whether a filling is suitable.
- Assess the defect and remaining structure
- Prepare and bond the restoration
- Shape, polish, and check the bite
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your care, step by step.
Prepare and bond the restoration
Discuss the recommended approach, alternatives, possible limitations, and a written estimate before deciding.
Shape, polish, and check the bite
Follow the instructions provided for your treatment and return for review when advised.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Composite Fillings FAQs
Can a filling fix any broken tooth?
No. Larger defects or cracks may need a different restoration, such as an onlay or crown, or further treatment.
Will a white filling match my tooth?
Resin is selected to blend with the tooth, although colour and translucency may not match perfectly and can change over time.
Is sensitivity after a filling possible?
Temporary sensitivity can occur. Contact the dentist if pain persists, worsens, or the bite feels high.
Treatment is recommended following an individual assessment. Contact the clinic to confirm service and specialist availability.
Patient education resources: American Dental Association, MouthHealthy ↗ · American Academy of Periodontology ↗
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