Bonded White Fillings
Composite Resins: Strengthen Your Smile
If you're self-conscious about decayed or discolored teeth, you may be
a good candidate for composite resins. A composite resin is a plastic
mixture that can restore teeth to an attractive, healthy state. The
process offers several advantages to the patient when compared with
traditional silver fillings.
First, Dr. Netky is able to blend composite
shades to match the original teeth nearly perfectly. Second, the tooth-composite
bond actually serves to support the remaining tooth structure, preventing
breakage and providing insulation against temperature changes. Average-sized
and small-sized composites have demonstrated similar duration to silver
fillings--seven to ten years. Resin placement is simple. Depending
on the size of the filling and location of the composite, it may require
as little as 10 to 20 minutes longer than a traditional silver filling.
Sari Netsky, DMD, MS, FAGD • Warren Family Dental
161 Washington Valley Road • Warren, NJ 07059 • (732) 805-0600
