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Fillings
(restorations of missing parts of single teeth)
Gold
- Inlays
and onlays have an average longevity of 20 years to life.
- They
are gold colored
- Their
initial cost is moderate to high.
- They
may be used in any size restoration in any location where metal is not
displayed to an objectionable level.
Composite
(plastic resin) direct one day placements
- They
have an average longevity of 5 to 15 years.
- They
are tooth colored.
- Their
cost is moderate.
- They
are best used in small to medium sized restorations for any teeth.
- At this
time they are considered to be competitive with silver amalgam.
Composite
(plastic resin) indirect two appointment placement
- They
have an average longevity of 10 to 15 years.
- They
are tooth colored.
- Their
initial cost is moderate to high.
- They
are best used in medium size restorations for posterior teeth (premolors
and molars).
Ceramic indirect
(two appointment placement)
- Average
longevity is 10 to 15 years.
- They
are tooth colored.
- The
inital cost is moderate to high.
- They
are best used in moderate sized restoration for all teeth.
We will advise you
about the best type of restoration for your teeth, and we will discuss
any questions you may have.
Thanks for helping
us to make this important decision.
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