Dental Fillings (Direct Restorations)
A direct restoration is an in office procedure that can be done on a single or multiple teeth using a variety of restorative materials. Most commonly called "fillings", these procedures can be comfortably performed with local anesthesia
(or even no anesthesia) in just a few minutes.
(or even no anesthesia) in just a few minutes.
Composite Resin
"Tooth Colored Fillings"
These fillings are the most frequently requested type. Today's composite resins are just as strong as traditional amalgam fillings, and they allow for greater conservation of your natural tooth structure. Dr. John uses this type of filling almost all the time, especially for young adults. Most of our Composite filling materials are made in Delaware by Dentsply Caulk |
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a popular term for fixing anterior teeth. These fillings are composed of the same Composite Resin material that is used for filling cavities. The Composite Resin is chemically "bonded" to the tooth using etchants, bonding agents, and curing lights, along with some artistic creativity from Dr. John and staff.
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Amalgam"Silver fillings"
This long time standard filling material is still approved by the ADA, despite misnomers about mercury toxicity. Amalgam fillings are durable and long-lasting. Dr. John only uses these fillings in non-aesthetic areas where a technique-sensitive material like composite is difficult or impossible to place. |
