White Versus Silver Fillings
At Asante Dental, patients have the option of white or silver fillings.
What are the differences? Find out below.
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| White Filling |
Silver Filling |
Material
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• Acrylic (plastic) with glass filler particles |
•Alloy of various metals including silver, mercury, and copper |
Average Lifespan
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•7-8 years |
•8-10 years |
Bonding
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• Almost always bonded to tooth |
• Can be bonded in some cases |
Procedure
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•Involves MINIMAL REMOVAL of tooth structure |
• MORE tooth structure is REMOVED for mechanical locking |
Tooth Strength
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• Less likely to cause tooth fracture |
• Tooth MAY FRACTURE as restoration weakens remaining tooth structure |
Appearance
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• Looks NATURAL |
• Less attractive, VISIBLE |
Costs
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•Costs more than silver filling |
• Less expensive than white filling |
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