Dental Filling
Treatment and restoration of decayed teeth. Invisible repair in tooth color with aesthetic composite fillings.
Treatment Duration
1 Day
Recovery Time
1-2 Day
Before / After
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Treatment Process
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Examination & Evaluation
Comprehensive oral examination and treatment planning.
Treatment Application
Professional treatment by our expert team.
Follow-up & Care
Post-treatment check-up and care instructions.
Examination & Evaluation
Comprehensive oral examination and treatment planning.
Treatment Application
Professional treatment by our expert team.
Follow-up & Care
Post-treatment check-up and care instructions.
Everything About Dental Filling
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What is Dental Filling?
Dental filling is the process of cleaning damaged tooth tissue due to decay and filling with filling material. Modern fillings are made from tooth-colored composite resin and provide natural appearance.
The most common method of decay treatment, fillings prevent the need for root canal treatment or extraction when diagnosed early. Composite fillings give excellent results both aesthetically and functionally.
Treatment Stages
Diagnosis
Decay is detected with X-ray and clinical examination.
Anesthesia
Tooth is numbed with local anesthesia if necessary.
Decay Removal
Decayed tissue is completely removed.
Filling Application
Composite is applied in layers and polymerized.
Shaping
Occlusion is adjusted and filling is polished.
Dental Filling Types
Composite Filling
Tooth-colored aesthetic filling. Most commonly used modern material.
Glass Ionomer Filling
Releases fluoride, used in children's teeth and near gum line.
Ceramic Filling
Laboratory prepared aesthetic filling (inlay/onlay).
Amalgam Filling
Silver-colored metallic filling. Rarely preferred now.
How Is It Done?
Simple filling procedure is completed in single session in 15-30 minutes.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Note: Most of these disadvantages can be minimized with proper planning and treatment by an experienced dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you wonder about the treatment
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References
This content has been prepared based on the following scientific sources
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Demarco FF, Corrêa MB, Cenci MS, Moraes RR. “Longevity of posterior composite restorations: not only a matter of materials” Dental Materials, 2012.
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Opdam NJM, Restoration Quality and Patient Factors. “Longevity of posterior composite restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis” Journal of Dental Research, 2014.
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American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. “Direct and indirect restorative materials” Journal of the American Dental Association, 2003.
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Leinfelder KF. “Posterior composite resins: the materials and their clinical performance” Journal of the American Dental Association, 1995.
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Written by
Dr. Hejan Kılıç
Approved by
Dt. Korcan
Published
November 7, 2025
Last Updated
December 7, 2025