Amalgam Fillings

138 broadway, suite#1

11211

(347) 7711870

Mon, Wed, Thur 11 a.m - 7 p.m

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Until recently, dentists filled and sealed cavities exclusively using

a silver and mercury amalgam. Unfortunately, these fillings (or

restorations) often weaken teeth due to the large amount of the

original tooth that has to be removed.

Modern dentistry has increasingly turned to composite fillings as a

strong, safe and more natural looking alternative. Composite fillings

utilize a soft white plastic substance that includes a hardening

agent.

Replacing large fillings on back teeth often require a stronger and

properly contoured restoration. These are called inlays or onlays

depending on their size. These restorations need to be custom-made at

an off-site dental lab and two visits may be required.

Once the dental office receives the custom inlay or onlay, the patient

returns to the dentist's office, where they are bonded into place.

Onlays protect teeth similarly as crowns but conserve more natural

tooth structure. Onlays should provide decades of service. Our office

has performed thousands of these procedures successfully.