Composite Restorations - Killam, AB
Choose Biocompatible Material Crafted
for Comfort and Colored for Aesthetics
Composite Resin Provides Smoother, Safer, Seamless Smiles
When you choose Ball Family Dental, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge dental technology and patient-centric care delivered by a kindhearted team.
We strive to provide exceptional care customized to you and make you feel like part of our family. This philosophy extends to using biocompatible materials and minimally invasive techniques in Killam, AB. One of these is composite resin, widely considered one of the most important contributions to dentistry in the last century.
What You Should Know About Composite Resin
Composite resin is a mixture of plastic polymer and glass (filler), which gives it a remarkable ability to restore and enhance the natural appearance of teeth. The plastic part is typically made of acrylic resin, while the filler particles are composed of fine glass, quartz, or silica to enhance strength and durability. In dentistry, specific tints and opaquers are used to precisely match the colour of natural teeth.
Since the early use of composite resin in the 1960s and 1970s to today, this material has seen significant improvements in aesthetics, durability, and ease of use. Most notably, this is related to using much smaller nanoparticles, thereby resulting in better polishing, more natural-looking results, improved wear resistance, and broader clinical applications.
The Benefits of Composite Resin
- Mercury-free and safer alternative
- Decreases the time in the chair to treat tooth decay
- Matches the colour and translucency of natural teeth
- Blends with tooth enamel for aesthetically pleasing restoration
- Bonds directly to the tooth structure, thereby strengthening it
- Preserves more of the natural tooth structure
- Lessens the risk of tooth sensitivity and discomfort
- Provides versatile dental applications
What You Should Know About Amalgam Fillings
At Ball Family Dental, we only use composite resin in Killam, AB, and follow strict guidelines for safe removal of old amalgam fillings.In recent decades, a good deal has been written about the potential dangers of amalgam fillings, and concurrently, this material has largely been replaced by composite resin. Although current research doesn’t conclusively prove that exposure to amalgam fillings leads to adverse effects in everyone, sufficient research indicates a heightened risk in the following populations:
- Pregnant women and their developing fetuses
- Women who are planning to become pregnant
- Nursing women and their newborns and infants
- Children, especially those younger than 6
- People with impaired kidney function
- People with known heightened allergies or sensitivities to metals in amalgam
Composite Resin Provides
Remarkable Restorative Versatility
In addition to filling cavities, composite resin is an excellent choice for many cosmetic tooth improvements.
Composite resin is used to repair chipped, cracked, or discoloured teeth. While porcelain veneers are superior, composite resin veneers are a less expensive option and are also used for temporary veneers. For larger cavities or damaged teeth that don’t require a full crown, composite resin inlays and onlays offer strong, aesthetically pleasing restorations.