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Composite filling – cavity treatment provided by ahwatukee dentists
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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To treat a cavity, Dr. Ito removes the decayed portion of the
tooth and then "fills" the area on the tooth where the
decayed material had been.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and
teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from
nail-biting or tooth grinding).
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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First, Dr. Ito will numb the area around the tooth to be filled
with a local anesthetic. Next, the decayed area will be
removed with a drill.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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Next, Dr. Ito probes or the area during the decay removal
process to ensure that all the decay has been removed.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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Additional steps are required for tooth-colored fillings.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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A special light that "cures" or hardens each layer is used.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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When the multi-layering process is completed, Dr. Ito shapes
the composite material, trims off any excess, and polishes the
final restoration.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
Treatment Provided by Ahwatukee
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Although other filling materials are available, such as amalgam
(silver), Dr. Ito uses only composite (tooth colored) filling
materials in his office.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
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Once complete, the space for the filling is prepared by
cleaning the cavity of bacteria and debris.
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Composite Filling – Cavity
Treatment Provided by Ahwatukee
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After the area is cleaned, the tooth-colored material is applied
in layers.
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