cavity preparation

What is cavity preparation? What is a dental filling?

A cavity preparation is a mechanical procedure that removes caries or existing restorative materials and a limited amount of healthy tooth structure to receive and retain filling the cavity. A dental filling is a type of restorative dental treatment used to repair minintal tooth fractures. tooth decay or damaged surfaces of the teeth.

What are the causes of tooth sensitivity?

Sensitivity caused by enamel loss will be significantly improved or completely eliminated by placing an appropriate dental filling material.

How does a dentist determine the best filling?

The best filling option, whether that be direct composite bonding amalgam (silver), gold or inlays/onlays created in a dental laboratory.

What happens during filling treatment? What are the steps of filling a cavity?

First, the dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic. The dentist will then use a drill to remove the decay. He or she will probe and clean the area to check all the bacteria and decay has gone. If the decay is deep, the dentist will apply glass ionomer to fill the area. Then the dentist will add the filling material in layers, using a special light to cure each layer. Then the dentist will shape the material and polish the final restoration

What are the clinical signs of abscess? How to manage it?

Otherwise a cavity must not be filled if there is an abscess in the tooth. The clinical signs of abscess include swollen face, permanent pain and a severe toothache on tapping the our cover up an abscessed tooth with filling material, it will make the problem tooth. Some pressure usually builds up inside the filled tooth resulting in even more pain and swelling. However, if root canal treatment can't be performed, an tooth must be acted immediately. So, swelling of the face or gums is unremarkable If it hurts only when eating or drinking something cold or sweet, or when breathing cold air, the decay is deep enough for the nerve to feel temperature changes. The tooth can be saved by filling the cavity as soon as possible.

What are the types of filling material?

Several materials are available, including gold, ceramic, silver or amalgam. There are also composite resin fillings, made from plastic and glass.

What type of filling requires two visits?

Dentists make most fillings in one appointment, but indirect fillings require two visits. A patient will receive a temporary filling on the first appointment, and a permanent one on the second visit.

What is the difference between a permanent and a temporary filling?

A permanent filling is made to last for many years. A dental worker trained in matic Restorative Treatment (ART) can fill the cavity with a sticky material called glass-ionomer or an experienced dental worker can shape the cavity with a dental drill and fill it with a combination of materials called amalgam or composite.A cement filling is a temporary filling meant to last only for a few months. It helps the person feel more comfortable until it possible to get a permanent filling.

In what way a filling can be useful?

A filling can be helpful in three ways: It stops food, air and water from entering the cavity alleviating discomfort and pain It stops the decay from growing deeper and prevents a tooth abscess. It can help save the tooth, so the person can use it for many years.