Best Dental Filling in Pune
Dental filling or dental cement is a dental material which is used to replace small part of tooth structure which is usually lost due to dental caries or minor tooth fracture. Pathak Dental Clinic offers the best Dental filling in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad ,India. Dental filling is advised by the dentist only if there is wearing off of tooth structure or if there is presence of dental caries or dental cavity which has not yet affected the nerve of the tooth hence there is no complaint of pain.
Dental filling treatment cost varies between Rs. 600 to Rs. 1500.
Some of the common tooth filling materials are dental amalgam or famously known as silver filling material, glass ionomer cement or GIC, and tooth coloured resin based filling material which is known as composites which has widely replaced every other filling material over the period of time.
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Dental Filling Procedure
Procedure involves complete removal of decayed and carious structure of the tooth so has to terminated the further growth of the dental caries and placing an appropriate type of tooth filling material with proper isolation.
Filling should be placed in such a way that does not hinders proper mastication (act of chewing), does not cause trauma to the adjacent soft and hard tissues and finally it should have proper contours so that it does not promote food and bacteria accumulation and provides a proper flush and also has anatomically proper shape and structure.
A proper tooth filling done helps in saving any further tooth damage. Preserves natural tooth structure by arresting the spread of caries which might have damaged the tooth to the level where it has to undergo more complex procedures such as root canal treatment (RCT) or tooth extraction.
Types of Dental Filling:
Gold filling - This filling looks like gold, but it is filled with gold, copper and other metals etc. This filling last the longest from 15 to 30 years.
Silver filling – This filling looks like silver, but it is filled with silver, mercury, copper and tin etc. This filling last from 10 to 15 years.
Composite resins – This filling looks like same color as your teeth, but it is filled quartz or glass etc. This filling don’t last the long, you need to replace every 5 to 7 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How long do dental fillings last?
Typically, fillings last around 10 years. Many restorations (the clinical term for dental fillings) last much longer. Depends on several factors like your oral hygiene, the size of the filling, the severity of your cavity, and the filling material.
Q.Are Dental Fillings Painful?
It's not uncommon to feel fear or concern about getting a cavity filled. Dental fillings can hurt in some instances. During the dental filling procedure your dentist will clean the cavity and remove the infected material – which is the source of the pain.
Q.How much does it cost for tooth filling in Pune?
The cost of the dental filling varies between Rs. 600 to Rs. 1500. Various factors play role in determining the cost of cement filling.
Q.Which Dental Filling Material Type Is Most Often Recommended?
In most cases, there are several options, and the best dental filling material is based on the patient’s particular needs and desires. Most recommended dental filling types are - Silver Amalgam, Composite Resin, Cast Gold, and Porcelain Inlays.
About Author
Dr.Manish Pathak
BDS, MDS, Owner of Pathak Dental Clinic
Dr.Manish Pathak pursed his BDS and MDS From Maharashtra university of health science. He has various national and international publications on his name and in the last 8 years. He received many National and International awards in the field of dentistry. Currently, Dr.Manish Pathak Runs his private dental clinic in Pune and consultant over 100 clinics across Pune.