By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
Fillings repair teeth damaged by decay. Today most people choose tooth-coloured composite over traditional silver amalgam, for good reasons.
Quick answer
Tooth-coloured (composite) fillings bond to the tooth, match its colour, and need less drilling, so they look natural and preserve more tooth. Silver amalgam is very durable and cheaper but visible and requires more tooth removal. Composite is the preferred modern choice for most fillings, especially visible teeth.
Tooth-coloured (composite)
- Matches the natural tooth colour.
- Bonds to the tooth; less drilling needed.
- Ideal for visible teeth.
Silver amalgam
- Very durable and economical.
- Visible and metallic.
- Needs more tooth removal.
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