Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Dental fillings are routine restorative dental treatments. They are placed in cavities (small areas of tooth decay or damage) ...

I have one amalgam filling on a back moller. I've had it for over 20 years. It never gave me any problems and it seems okay even today. <BR><BR>I was at my dentist this morning for a routine cleaning.

Dental fillings don’t last forever and, sometimes, a filling can fall out. There are many reasons why a filling can come loose. Some of the most common reasons are due to: If a filling falls out, the ...

RE: Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings (SDN April 24) Your Health and Fitness section led with nearly a full-page article released by the Associated Press and previously ...

Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. Researchers hope a new nanotechnology technique will ...

THE goal of getting a filling is to correct tooth decay or cavities and ease any discomfort they might cause. So, why do some people experience tooth pain after a filling? There are a variety of ...

Researchers find that people who drink alcohol or men who smoke are more likely to suffer a failed dental filling. The research team also found a genetic difference in some patients associated with ...