Dental Fillings: An Effective Solution for Decayed and Chipped Teeth

Dental fillings are one of the most common dental treatments used to repair teeth damaged by decay, chipping, or wear. Besides protecting oral health, they also provide a natural cosmetic appearance.

A filling involves cleaning a decayed or chipped tooth and sealing the resulting cavity with special filling material; this preserves the tooth's function and stops decay from progressing further.

Main filling types include tooth-colored, aesthetic composite (white) fillings; durable amalgam (silver) fillings often used for back teeth; long-lasting porcelain fillings (inlays/onlays) made in a lab; and gold fillings, which are rarely chosen but highly durable.

The procedure includes an exam to identify the decayed or damaged tooth, cleaning the affected area with special instruments, filling the cavity with the appropriate material, and finally shaping and polishing the filling.

Advantages of fillings include stopping decay progression, preserving tooth function, providing a natural aesthetic appearance, relieving pain and sensitivity, and long-lasting durability. Composite fillings can last 5-7 years, while porcelain fillings can last 10 years or more.

Dent Ümitköy Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic, serving in Ankara Çankaya Ümitköy, uses modern equipment and quality materials to deliver both healthy and aesthetic results in filling treatment. The procedure is pain-free under local anesthesia; if decay is too advanced, root canal treatment may be needed instead of a filling.