DENTAL FILLINGS

These are restorations done on the tooth surface which has been affected by decay.  The fillings are placed on the tooth after the decay has been removed.
There are a variety of fillings but the most commonly used fillings are:

a. Amalgam Fillings ( also known as silver fillings)
b. Composite fillings ( also known as tooth colored fillings)

The amalgam fillings are known to be long lasting and stronger than most fillings used for restorations and almost always used in the posterior tooth because of its color.

The composite fillings or tooth colored fillings are used in the anterior teeth.
These fillings have a variety of shades which can be matched with the original tooth color so that it is difficult to differentiate between the tooth and fillings.
Recently tooth colored fillings with enough strength has been made available in the market which can be used in the posterior teeth.
This is a big advantage for those patients who do not like silver fillings in their mouth.