Many people still have silver fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, old silver fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. Porcelain and Tooth Colored Restorations create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but can also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.

Disadvantages of older fillings:

The edges of the older fillings can wear down, become weak or break.  This results in the tooth not being protected and allows decay to start once again.  With age, older fillings can split . As older fillings reach the end of their life span they need to be replaced with new fillings or crowns.

Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations

There are many advantages of tooth colored restorations. Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth.  Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and is stronger.

Since the resin used in tooth colored restorations contains fluoride this may help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and the result is a beautiful smile!