Is it possible to install a filling without drilling a tooth?

Carious disease manifests itself in many cases quite unnoticed, very often having a small black dot in the tooth; when visiting the dentist, very deep caries is discovered.

Basically this confuses us and we immediately start thinking about what we should do, what material is better to use and how much it will cost us. We can answer all your questions without difficulty.

We want to tell you and offer the modern nanocomposite material Filtek. Its application is very wide, from the smallest restorations to filling large volumes of voids. In this article we will tell you about what Filtek restoration fillings are. About the areas in which they are used. We will also talk about the undoubted advantages of this light-curing material. And of course we will tell you about the different types of Filtek fillings.

What are Filtek fillings?

Filtek fillings are the word quality in the highest form of restoration materials from the American manufacturer - 3M ESPE. Similar nanocomposite materials for filling are used all over the world. With their use, it is possible to restore dental aesthetics, excellent anatomical shape and chewing function.

In what areas are Filtek materials used?

Filtek material is a nanocomposite material, its use is very extensive. Unlike many other materials, Filtek is used not only in the restoration of chewing teeth, but also in cases where it is necessary to restore the aesthetics of the front teeth. This material is universal!

Let's now list the undoubted advantages of this material!

Is it possible to install a filling without drilling a tooth?

In the treatment of caries in recent decades, many amazing discoveries have been made, thanks to which the treatment of this disease has become a simpler and more comfortable process. One such technique is a filling without drilling.

To place such a filling, you can use several advanced techniques at once, which have one thing in common - there is no need to drill the tooth with a drill. The most popular of them are:

• liquid filling (infiltration);
• laser dental treatment;
• ozone treatment of caries;
• air abrasive treatment.

All of the above methods are intended for the treatment of superficial caries and cannot be used for significant lesions. But otherwise, they allow you to achieve an excellent effect without drilling. Let's take a closer look at the most revolutionary and technologically interesting infiltration method.

A liquid filling involves special treatment of the carious cavity and its further filling with a special material. Germany is considered the originating country of the technique. It was German dentists who developed and first tested this technique.

In addition to the direct treatment of caries, liquid filling also has a preventive effect. By treating the entire chewing side of the tooth with this material, you can create a protective shell that will release fluoride into the tooth enamel for at least 12 months, making it immune to damage and healing small cracks.

The service life is calculated in years. On average, it can last up to 10 years. Its high efficiency is associated with both chemical and physical effects. Before installation, hydrochloric acid, which has a bactericidal effect, is injected into the carious cavity.

Next, treatment is carried out with ethyl alcohol. And the filling is completed by applying infiltrate, an active substance that has excellent sealing properties. Under the influence of ordinary light, it hardens, turning into a filling without drilling. It has excellent aesthetic characteristics.

Like any other method, this technique has limitations in use. Liquid filling is not used on teeth that are too damaged, whose surface is destroyed by more than 50 percent. It will not be possible to use this technique for internal caries. Contraindication is inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes. Otherwise, anyone can carry out such a procedure - the cost of a filling without drilling is quite acceptable

Advantages of Filtek fillings

• Filtek fillings are used not only in frontal teeth, but also in chewing ones
• Low landing
• Reproducibility of natural properties of enamel and dentin
• High aesthetics and smoothness.
• Good wear resistance.
• Material from a well-known company provides a guarantee of effective treatment
• Of course, this manufacturer has a huge range of colors.

Now let's talk about the types of Filtek filling material.

Colored fillings Twinky Star for children – review

I was more tolerant of colored fillings. After all, baby teeth will still fall out. Of course, it would be ridiculous to fill permanent teeth with colored fillings, so I “passed”))

Caring for fillings on baby teeth

After installing a colored filling on a baby tooth, you need to follow some of the doctor’s recommendations. This will help the material harden properly and serve its little owner longer. It is also important to tell your child what not to do so as not to damage the filling.

General recommendations for caring for fillings include the following:

• In the first days after filling, you should avoid eating cold or hot food or drinks. It can negatively affect the binding of dental tissues and filling material, i.e., worsen adhesion;
• in the future, it is recommended to minimize the consumption of hard and sticky foods that can damage the filling itself and the tooth;
• In the first time after treatment, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the child’s oral cavity. If unpleasant symptoms appear (pain, deformation of the filling, swelling of the gums, etc.), you should immediately consult a specialist;
• The placement of your first filling should be an important signal that you need to pay more attention to your oral hygiene. It is important to teach your child how to brush their teeth correctly, tell them about the need to rinse their mouth after eating, and you should also consult with your dentist about choosing the right toothpaste;
• Although the filling material is highly durable, it is still susceptible to the negative effects produced by sour and sweet foods. Therefore, it is recommended to reduce their amount in the child’s diet, but vegetables and protein foods should be added to the menu;
• After fillings are installed, it is recommended to visit a pediatric dentist approximately once every 3 months to monitor the condition of the filled teeth and promptly identify possible defects.

• In the first days after filling, you should avoid eating cold or hot food or drinks. It can negatively affect the binding of dental tissues and filling material, i.e., worsen adhesion;
• in the future, it is recommended to minimize the consumption of hard and sticky foods that can damage the filling itself and the tooth;
• In the first time after treatment, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the child’s oral cavity. If unpleasant symptoms appear (pain, deformation of the filling, swelling of the gums, etc.), you should immediately consult a specialist;
• The placement of your first filling should be an important signal that you need to pay more attention to your oral hygiene. It is important to teach your child how to brush their teeth correctly, tell them about the need to rinse their mouth after eating, and you should also consult with your dentist about choosing the right toothpaste;
• Although the filling material is highly durable, it is still susceptible to the negative effects produced by sour and sweet foods. Therefore, it is recommended to reduce their amount in the child’s diet, but vegetables and protein foods should be added to the menu;
• After fillings are installed, it is recommended to visit a pediatric dentist approximately once every 3 months to monitor the condition of the filled teeth and promptly identify possible defects.

Glass ionomer cement

Glass ionomer cement contains crushed glass (powder) and polyacrylic acid (liquid). They release fluoride compounds, which significantly strengthen tooth enamel. This is a popular material that has a number of advantages, including:

• strong connection with the structure of the baby tooth;
• high adhesion to other materials;
• biological compatibility with dental tissues;
• tight fit to the edges of the baby tooth.

It is worth noting that glass ionomer cement is sensitive to moisture and hardens more slowly compared to composite photopolymers. If the dosage is violated, its positive properties are lost.

Usually the filling remains in the tooth until it falls out naturally.

It is worth noting that glass ionomer cement is sensitive to moisture and hardens more slowly compared to composite photopolymers. If the dosage is violated, its positive properties are lost.

Possible restrictions

There are no contraindications for the use of colored fillings. Their composition fully meets all the requirements for filling materials for the treatment of primary teeth.

The process of dental treatment using multi-colored filling material turns into a pleasant experience.

Now comes the time to install a filling of a pre-selected color in the tooth. The cavity is filled from the capsule (without mixing) layer by layer with filling material, each layer is polymerized by the light of a special lamp.

“All ours!”

In the network of clinics “All Ours!” Accepts children from 4 years old. “Image” compomers “Twinky Star” are installed.

To fill one baby tooth, you will have to pay 2,640 rubles. The price does not include the cost of treatment of caries or pulpitis. The advantages of dentistry are free initial examination and computer diagnostics.

Other advantages of the capital’s dentistry “All Yours!”:

• more than 9 years of experience working with children;
• non-contact and silent technologies for caries treatment;
• discounts for beneficiaries;
• promotions and loyalty programs for regular patients.

To fill one baby tooth, you will have to pay 2,640 rubles. The price does not include the cost of treatment of caries or pulpitis. The advantages of dentistry are free initial examination and computer diagnostics.

Ask a question to the doctor

Colored fillings for teeth are an excellent way out, invented by pediatric dentists from a situation where young patients are simply afraid of the dentist’s chair. Usually, for any child, a visit to the dentist is a certain stress: a man in a white coat, scary instruments, buzzing drills, a short but still pain from an anesthesia injection.

Types of Filtek filling material:

There are three types of Filtek fillings: Filtek Z250, Filtek Supreme and Filtek Ultimate.

So, the first one: Filtek Z250 - this material has good density, which allows it to adhere well to the edges of the teeth. This material is used in the so-called layer-by-layer technique, which means the moment when the filling is built up and more than one layer is used. This material minimizes the recurrence of caries to almost zero.

Second: Filtek SupremeXT - this material is great for making veneers or inlays. This material has a large number of shades, which makes it an excellent option for the restoration of front teeth.

And finally the third type: Filtek Ultimate - this material is newer, it was developed to improve and improve the Filtek Supreme material. It's essentially the same thing, but it has an improved formula for long-lasting shine. This material is also more convenient for the dentist to use, which will make the procedure faster.

Liquid filling for the treatment of caries

Liquid fillings have recently been used to treat caries. There is not enough information about her yet. It is known that it does not so much treat caries as mask it at its very beginning. This technology came to us from Germany.

Attention! A liquid filling, like a sealant, covers the chewing surface of a tooth, filling microcracks, blocks access to air oxygen, food particles and microorganisms to its enamel, protecting it from caries. After applying a liquid filling, the problem will not disappear, but caries will not be noticeable and its spread will be stopped. It is almost impossible to completely cure this disease, which slowly destroys the tooth and its hard tissue. Such a pathology arises and develops under the influence of a complex of various factors, is complicated by concomitant inflammatory processes, as a result, relapses and other unpleasant consequences are possible. Therefore, caries needs to be prevented, and if it does appear, treatment should begin as early as possible.

A liquid filling is the treatment of the chewing surface of a tooth with a specially prepared sealant; it fills all microcracks and makes the surface even and smooth, which prolongs the protection of specific areas of the oral cavity from caries.

But for many, just the terms: filling, caries, drill, evoke negative emotions, fear, and reluctance to subject teeth to drilling, removal of nerves, and injections. Liquid filling was invented as an alternative to such treatment. When applying it, there is no need to drill or inject anything.

The effectiveness of liquid filling has been proven only at the very beginning of the development of caries. If a significant part of the tooth is affected, then we can only talk about the usual filling procedure. Liquid filling is more expensive, but it is most convenient to use for the front teeth so that the smile is always attractive and healthy.

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