Dental Fillings in Costa Blanca, Alicante, Torrevieja

Table of Contents

1. Indications for tooth filling
2. How does tooth filling take place at AP-Denta clinic?
3. What is the lifespan of fillings?
4. Recommendations following tooth filling
5. Is tooth filling possible in all cases?

Tooth Filling (Composite Restoration)

Tooth filling (composite restoration) may be carried out for a variety of reasons:

• tooth decay;
• wedge-shaped defects;
• chipped teeth;
• filling following root canal treatment;
• and other indications.

The primary objective is to restore chewing function by rebuilding lost tooth tissue, as well as to prevent further breakdown of the tooth.

At present, the most widely used filling material is light-cured composite resin.

How Does Tooth Filling Take Place at AP-Denta Clinic?

The filling procedure begins with preparation. Local anaesthesia is administered where required.

• The tooth is cleaned, and any decayed tissue is removed, along with any existing old fillings where present.
• Specialised bonding agents are then applied in sequence to ensure adhesion between the restorative material and the tooth structure, followed by the filling material itself, each increment of which is cured using a polymerisation light.
• Once the procedure is complete, the restoration is adjusted to ensure correct occlusion and then polished to a smooth finish.

What is the Lifespan of Fillings?

The typical lifespan of a filling is between 3 and 8 years. Over time, fillings can lose their marginal seal and cease to function fully. The tooth itself may also begin to break down around the filling, or secondary decay may develop. Replacement therefore becomes necessary. To maximise the longevity of fillings, a number of guidelines should be followed (see recommendations following tooth filling).

Recommendations Following Tooth Filling

Is Tooth Filling Possible in All Cases?

Tooth filling is indicated when the tooth structure has been lost by less than 50%. Composite resin is, by its nature, similar in character to a plastic material, and in cases of extensive tooth destruction it is not capable of withstanding masticatory forces over the long term — it will chip, break down and deteriorate rapidly.

For this reason, in cases of significant tooth destruction, the fabrication of a ceramic inlay, ceramic veneer or crown is recommended.

We invite residents of Torrevieja, La Mata, Elche, Murcia, Alicante and other towns along the Costa Blanca and in the Valencia region to visit our clinic or to give us a call. CALL US: +(34) 638 893 141. Appointments are by prior arrangement only.