In our clinic, 98% of the fillings we do are tooth colored. These new materials not only offer better esthetics but they require less removal of tooth structure and bond together with the tooth walls, thus strengthening the tooth and reducing the possibility of fractures. If we perform proper oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, control the sugar intake and have frequent recalls and prophylaxis we can expect a longevity of a minimum of 7 – 10 years or even more from these materials.
New technologies give us the possibility to remove decay without the use of the drill, even without anesthesia. This is something that can be done in selected cases and is a great modality, especially in phobic patients and children.