Why should I prefer aesthetic filling instead of metal (amalgam) filling?

In line with the developing dental technology, patient follow-up research and increasing patient expectations, metal/amalgam fillings , which were much more common in the past, have been replaced by aesthetic fillings today.

Amalgam fillings cannot provide a complete integration with the tooth. They dissolve and wear out over time. Components such as amalgam powder and mercury are mixed into the body, albeit in small amounts. Their color and appearance are not aesthetic. For all these reasons, aesthetic fillers that are both healthier and much longer lasting have become widespread.

Aesthetic fillings can be divided into two as composite-based and porcelain-based fillings in terms of the material used. According to the construction technique, they are named as inlay, onlay and overlay.

What is Inlay & Onlay?

Porcelain fillings are named according to the way they are applied on the tooth. Loss of material in the tooth fewersituations inlay filling, partly is more situations onlay filling It is done.

Inlay – What are the advantages of onlays?

Inlay – Before the onlay filling, the decay in the tooth is cleaned and the cavity is measured with sensitive methods. According to these measurements, the porcelain filling material prepared outside shows the closest harmony with the teeth, gums and neighboring teeth. Their durability is at a higher level. All surfaces are smooth as they have better polishing properties .

What is Zirconium?

It is a type of porcelain that is both aesthetic and durable and is used as a substructure material in metal-free ceramics . Zirconium-supported ceramic restorations are at least as durable as metal-supported ceramic restorations, which allows more aesthetic restorations to be made.

It is possible to achieve more aesthetic results than metal-supported ceramics. In addition, the good compatibility of porcelain with tissues allows the restorations to be used healthily for many years. The use of porcelain instead of metal in the substructure allows light transmission, which allows more aesthetic and natural prostheses to be made.

Thanks to zirconium-supported ceramics, the purplish discoloration caused by metal-supported ceramics, especially in the neck parts of the teeth, is prevented.
Especially in individuals with metal allergies, the use of zirconium due to its anti-allergic properties will solve this problem.