Dental filling

Regular dental check-ups can prevent the development of these conditions and early detection can reduce the discomfort of treatment. Caries in its early stages, detected early, can be treated very simply and painlessly.

In all cases, a detailed dental examination and, where appropriate, X-rays are necessary before treatment is started. It is then decided which procedure can be used to correct the caries that has developed. Filling the cavity with a filling is only recommended up to a certain size, for larger tooth loss a harder, more resistant, prosthetic solution should be chosen.

In the case of a filling, the doctor will inform the patient about the materials used during the procedure and the anaesthesia procedure.Local anaesthesia is usually given with Lidocaine solution, but other analgesics are also available if necessary. Once the anaesthesia has achieved its goal, the cavities and discoloured areas are removed. The surface of the tooth then needs to be treated with a material that allows excellent bonding of the filling material. The next step is to place a thin layer of adhesive on the tooth surface to ensure a continuous transition between the tooth material and the filling material. The filling is made up of layers. The solidification of the filler is triggered by a so-called polymerisation lamp. The anatomical shape of the tooth is then created and finally the filling is polished. This is the final step to achieve the right smoothness, which is a prerequisite for keeping plaque on the tooth to a minimum.

As a side effect, cold-hot sensitivity may occur for up to 1-2 weeks. The anaesthetic injection site may be tender for 1-2 days.

All treatments carried out in our practice are covered by a full guarantee of 1 year for fillings.