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Medical Conditions - Composite Dental Filling

Composite dental fillings are tooth-colored restorative materials used to fill tooth cavities. As this material forms a chemical bond with the tooth, it is used to fill small cavities. Dental composites are more aesthetic than amalgam fillings.

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What can I do to get relief from a cracked painful tooth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please say about the location of the cracked tooth. Please mention whether it is present in the front tooth or back tooth.

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What treatments are available for a gap between front teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you with your queries. Yes, there are two treatment options which are as follows- 1. Orthodontic (braces) treatment. 2. Tooth-colored fillings.

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What causes pain and discomfort in the composite filling?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I am a maxillofacial surgeon. I will be answering you shortly. I hope this will help you. Thank you.

How can I recover my chipped tooth after an injury?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It depends upon the vitality of the tooth.

Can my chipped front tooth be repaired after an accident?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. An IOPAR (intraoral periapical radiograph) will assist in determining whether the pulp is exposed or not.

Why is there a gap between teeth after cap placement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After capping, it is very difficult to adjust the crown because it may lead to misalignment of the crown with respect to occlusion.

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What can be done immediately if a dental crown is broken?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Upon review, I think it is a tooth fracture. Please provide me with pictures or more details of presenting the complaint.

What causes a strange discomfort in the tooth without pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

What are the available options to repair a chipped tooth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, a chipped tooth can only be saved in children under ten. Once an adult tooth chips or fractures, it cannot be reattached.

What can be done to fix the gap between the two front teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the gap is very mild, we can go for a composite build-up which will be done in a single appointment.

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