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Amalgam is an alloy containing mercury. The term is commonly used for the amalgam employed as material for dental fillings, which consists of mercury (50%), silver (~22-32% ), tin (~14%), copper (~8%), and other trace metals.[1] In the 1800s, amalgam became the dental restorative material of choice due to its low cost, ease of application, strength, and durability

A root filling can be a cost-effective way to treat teeth using damaged pulp and is usually less expensive than extraction and placement of a bridge or an implant. Root treated teeth also have a very high success rate and can last a lifetime.

Do not confuse porcelain fillings with composite fillings . Both are tooth colored but porcelain fillings are more durable, add strength to the tooth, retain their original color, maintain the height of your bite (this is very important) and almost disappear inside your tooth. You cant see them. Porcelain fillings are heat fired porcelain, ground from a block of porcelain such as Cerec or pressed into shape as with Empress or Sculpture Fibercore.

A Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) is a dental restorative material used in dentistry for filling teeth and luting cements. These materials are based on the reaction of silicate glass powder and polyalkenoic acid. These tooth-coloured materials were introduced in 1972 for use as restorative materials for anterior teeth (particularly for eroded areas, Class III and V cavities).

Temporary adhesive restorative materials are an appropriate means for cavities or emergency interim sealing. However, little research is available on the effectiveness of contemporary provisional filling materials. In endodontic treatments an outer adhesive seal can prevent coronal re-infection until the placement of the final restoration.

Temporary fillings are used under the following circumstances: For fillings that require more than one appointment - for example, before placement of gold fillings and for certain filling procedures (called indirect fillings) that use composite materialsFollowing a root canalTo allow a tooths nerve to "settle down" if the pulp became irritatedIf emergency dental treatment is needed (such as to address a toothache)Temporary fillings are just that; they are not meant to last. They usually fall out, fracture, or wear out within 1 month. Be sure to contact your dentist to have your temporary filling replaced with a permanent one. If you dont, your tooth could become infected or you could have other complications

Cavities can result from a number of different things.  A cavity is formed from the tooth being demineralized by bacteria formed on the surface of the tooth.  For instance, if you eat a lot of sweet foods, bacteria develops on the surface of the tooth, the bacteria creates an acid that breaks down the tissue the tooth is made of.Cavities can also be caused by small amounts of food being left between teeth.  These small pieces of food will develop bacteria around them, which develop acid that is destructive to the tooth material.In order to restore the tooth, a dentist must rid the tooth of the decayed cavity material and fill the hole in the tooth with a filling.  In the past, metal fillings were used.  Unfortunately, metal fillings do not bond to the tooth, and they actually weaken the tooth’s integrity.Dentist, Dr. Rene Rosas  uses white porcelain fillings, or porcelain inlays and onlays, in order to fill cavities in your teeth.  A white porcelain filling is placed in a cavity to restore the look and function of the tooth.Today’s porcelain fillings provide a strong, long lasting, and natural looking alternative to the traditional amalgam fillings of the past that could mar your beautiful smile with dull, dark colored fillings.