White aesthetic fillings

We replace hard tooth substance, which has been irrevocably lost, with tooth-coloured plastic fillings (composite) as minimally invasive as possible. In most cases, anterior teeth can also be reconstructed aesthetically and functionally well with composite.

• in case of caries
• in case of excessive wear (abrasion)
• after accidents (trauma)
• in case of acid influence by fruit acids, carbonic acid, acid bursting etc. (erosion)
• with wrong tooth cleaning techniques (horizontal “scrubbing”, too hard brush, too coarse grinding particles in paste, too much pressure) -> wedge-shaped teeth defects
• generally for small and medium-sized defects
• for minor aesthetic corrections (closing gaps / changing shape /position)

Process and material used

Composites are a mixture of finely ground ceramic glass powder and plastic. Ceramics give the fillings their stability and good appearance. The plastic holds everything together. Composites are nowadays available in various colour variations, so that in almost all cases a reconstruction which is invisible at speaking distance is possible.

Exposure to blue light initiates a chemical process that cross-links the individual plastic molecules with each other. This way the filling is cured. However, the plastic still shrinks during this process and releases forces on the remaining tooth walls. For this reason, acrylic is inserted into the tooth in several small portions using adhesive technique (bonding) in order to keep this effect as small as possible.

Whenever possible we put new fillings under the “dental dam”. We use a kind of latex cloth (alternative in case of a latex allergy) which is put over the teeth that need to be treated. Thus, we achieve dry, clear and almost bacteria-free working conditions. This demonstrably improves the quality and durability of fillings. No amalgam is used in our practice.

Costs of a dental filling

The costs for a composite filling depend primarily on the extent of the defect (how many surfaces of the tooth) and the type of tooth (front tooth, small molar, large molar). Any costs for pain control (anaesthesia) and additional measures such as the use of a laser are added.

We are happy to advise you individually and personally in order to find the ideal solution for you.