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Filling

A dental filling is a restoration that replaces tooth structure lost to decay, fracture, or wear, restoring the tooth's shape and function.

Common materials include composite resin, glass ionomer, amalgam, and gold. Single-shade composites such as OMNICHROMA simplify aesthetic restorations. For children, see our guide to paediatric cavity filling.

Also known as

  • Restoration

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