Tooth coloured composite fillings in Abu Dhabi
Composite fillings repair cavities, chips and worn areas with a tooth coloured material that is bonded to the tooth and shaped to match it. Unlike metal fillings, they blend in with the rest of the tooth.
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Are composite fillings right for you?
Restorative work at Aesthetic Dental Center is led by Dr. Surbhi Makhija, whose aim is a filling you cannot find afterwards. Patients note that she explains each stage and will attempt a complex filling before accepting that a tooth has to come out.
- A cavity found at a check-up
- A chipped or broken edge on a tooth
- Old metal fillings you would like replaced
- Worn areas near the gum line that feel sensitive
Step by step
How composite fillings work at the clinic
- 01
Assessment
The tooth is examined under magnification to see how much needs repairing.
- 02
Preparation
Decay is removed, usually under local anaesthetic, keeping as much healthy tooth as possible.
- 03
Layering and shaping
The composite is placed in layers, shade matched and shaped to the tooth.
- 04
Polishing
The filling is polished and your bite is checked so it feels natural.
- Visits
- Usually one appointment per filling, often several fillings in one visit.
- Recovery
- You can eat once the anaesthetic wears off. Mild sensitivity for a few days is normal.
- Worth knowing
- Very large cavities may need a crown instead of a filling for strength. If so, you are told why.
- Fees
- Fees depend on what the examination finds. You receive the cost as part of your treatment plan after the consultation, before anything is agreed.
Composite fillings, led by
Dr. Surbhi Makhija
Restorative and cosmetic dentistry
Composite fillings, shade matched restorations and conservative restorative work. Patients consistently note that she takes the time to explain each stage, and that she will attempt a complex filling before accepting that a tooth has to come out.
What patients keep mentioning.
- Extractions and implants that turned out to be painless
- Being told what is happening, at each step
- Fillings and crowns that are hard to spot afterwards
Composite fillings: common questions
Can you replace my old metal fillings with white ones?
Often, yes. The tooth is assessed first to make sure a composite filling is strong enough for that position.
How long does a composite filling last?
With good care, composite fillings can last many years. Grinding and very large fillings can shorten their life.
Will the filling be noticeable?
The aim is a filling you cannot find afterwards. It is shade matched and shaped to the tooth.
Does getting a filling hurt?
The tooth is usually numbed first, so you should feel little more than pressure and vibration.
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