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amalgam removal

Amalgam (also called silver fillings) has long time been used in the dentistry field. Today there is no doubt that it's not healthy to have the amalgam in the mouth and it's also not aesthetic and should be replaced.

There are today several alternative filling materials:

Porcelain (also called ceramics)
When it comes to colour and shape, the aesthetic advantages are higher because these types of fillings are very similar to a real tooth. Normally the dentist uses a dental lab to make the fillings. The dentist could also have a special milling machine that is connected to a computer and the tooth will be fabricated on the same dentist appointment.

Composite resin (also called white or plastic filling)
A composite filling contains plastic and glass or quartz. The advantage of composite filling is that it has the same colour as the tooth and can be placed directly on the tooth. Composite lasts for 5-10 years and is very good material for small cavities. The disadvantages with composite are that it's sensitive for pressure like hard biting and they gather easily plaque. They can also easily be discoloured especially if you are a smoker.

Glass ionomers Cement
Glass ionomers cement is a type of filling that contains flour. It's a common material for filling milk teeth. The best advantage is that has its ability to obtain and emit flour, which prevent caries. Sometimes it's used by adults when it comes to small cavities or high risk for new cavities or sensitiveness for liquid and limited strength.

Resin-Ionomer Cement
Resin-Ionomer Cement is a new material and is in fact a mixture of composite and Glass ionomers cement. The advantage is that it's aesthete and emitting flour. The disadvantage is that it has a limited strength.

Gold
It's most tried filling material that has long durability. It's often used as an inlay or onlay or as a crown and works best back in mouth. To repair teeth with gold is of course more expensive than with plastic material.