Tooth-colored restorations / fillings made of resins and composites are not only beautiful, but also are less invasive to tooth structure. Tooth-colored restorations have virtually replaced silver filling materials. Many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This weakness results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.
Before tooth-colored restorations
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After tooth-colored restorations
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Therefore, on most occasions, Konikoff Dentistry recommends tooth-colored restorations. They again are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.
