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Fillings

Fillings are restorations that are used to reform missing tooth structure which is lacking due to caries (decay, fracture), malformation or for cosmetic reasons. They are generally tooth-colored and are resin-based. You are probably familiar with older amalgam/silver fillings which are not as commonly used now.

silver amalgam before new restoration

silver amalgam before new restoration

after new resin composite restoration

after resin composite restoration