Composite Restoration
Composite Restorationin Fayetteville, AR
What is Composite Restoration?
Composite restoration is a process that involves filling a damaged tooth with a mixture of plastic and glass that is a match to the color of the patient’s existing tooth. This helps to restore teeth that are decayed and preserve their integrity.
What Are the Benefits of Composite Restoration?
Composites can also be used for cosmetic enhancements such as brightening the color of your teeth and reshaping disfigured teeth to improve your smile. The main advantage of this type of procedure is the aesthetic appeal since the dentist can make the shade nearly identical to your actual tooth.
How Does Composite Restoration Work?
The composite is placed in layers and a specialized light is typically used to harden each of the layers which bond to your tooth, supporting the tooth structure which remains and helping to prevent breakage as well as to insulate the tooth against extremely high or low temperatures.
When the composite restoration process is complete, the dentist shapes the composite to fit the particular tooth being fixed. The newly-placed composite is then polished to prevent early wear or staining. A clear plastic coating can also be placed over the composite to help prevent color change from tooth-staining foods.
If you would like to find out more about our composite restoration services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.