White fillings and inlays are relatively new solutions to the problem of replacing holes caused by decay.
They supersede amalgam (silver coloured and mercury-containing) fillings, which have been used for around 150 years. Cosmetically, it makes more sense to use a tooth-coloured substance to fill holes, rather than unsightly amalgam, which can spoil an otherwise attractive smile.
Method
White Fillings: Decay or old amalgam is removed, the holes are shaped, and these are then filled with a tooth-coloured paste or composite containing glass particles. The composite is then cured with ultraviolet light.
Inlays: The best inlays are made from porcelain, providing a state-of-the-art way to fill holes left by decay. The decay is removed and an impression taken of the tooth, which is used to create a plaster cast on which the inlay can be modelled. The result is an inlay which precisely fits the offending hole, modelled in detail to resemble a natural tooth.
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