When Ceramic Fillings, When Composite Fillings?
When Ceramic Fillings, When Composite Fillings?
In this article, we will evaluate in which case we should choose the treatment option with ceramic and in which case composite fillings.
Composite fillings are fillings that are chemically bonded to the teeth, are economical, fast, aesthetic and serve for many years. With this filling option, material losses in the teeth are compensated with a single session treatment in the clinic. Composite fillings are fillings that cannot be applied to teeth with excessive material loss. After a certain level, it causes fractures in the teeth due to shrinkage.
Ceramic fillings are restorations produced under laboratory conditions that are more durable, more aesthetic and last longer than composite ones. One of the disadvantages of ceramic restorations, which are more suitable to be preferred after the material loss in the tooth exceeds 50%, is that they are more expensive than composite ones.
In this case, we will examine the treatment protocol with ceramic filling for fractures extending below the gum due to large composite filling:
Our patient admitted due to a fracture below the gum level. The size of the old composite filling stands out.
Removing the broken piece
Cleaning the tooth under a rubber dam
Root canal treatment renewal application
Strengthening the tooth with composite filling for porcelain infrastructure
Production of Glass Ceramic restoration
Cleaning of tooth surfaces before bonding
Bonding of ceramics
Check after one year of use