composite resin Resin
This treatment involves removing tooth decay from the enamel, the outermost layer of the tooth, then filling the area with a dental filling (composite resin). It is also a suitable treatment option for wear near the neck of the tooth. Composite resin matches the color of your teeth and looks natural, but it is not as strong as an inlay. Amalgam was commonly used as a filling material in the past, but concerns about its appearance and the potential harm of mercury to the body have led to wider use of composite resin. Perfect Dental Clinic uses 3M and Vericom composite resin, which are recognized brands.
< Composite resin treatment applications >
 | - Cavity treatment Composite resin is affordable and economical, and treatment can be completed in 1 visit on the same day. However, due to the properties of the material, composite resin treatment is not possible when tooth decay is deep or extensive. |
 | - Cosmetic treatment Tooth-colored composite resin can be used for natural-looking treatment, such as filling gaps between teeth or restoring chipped teeth. It is also used for cosmetic treatment, though not over a wide area. |
 | - Tooth sensitivity from cervical abrasion For wear at the boundary between the tooth and gums, composite resin can provide a natural-looking treatment that is hard to notice and may reduce tooth sensitivity. |
Inlay / Onlay Inlay·Onlay
This is a strong restorative treatment commonly used for moderate tooth decay when the decay is deep or extensive but root canal treatment is not needed. The damaged area is carefully removed, and a detailed impression is taken to make a partial dental prosthetic that is precisely fitted and bonded to the tooth. It can be made as a gold inlay or a tooth-colored inlay (composite resin = Tescera/ceramic, etc.).
Inlay(Inlay)
- A dental prosthesis fitted inside or between teeth
- Easy to maintain and less likely to come loose
- Used when the area of damage is relatively small
Onlay(Onlay)
- A dental prosthesis that covers the top of the tooth because the area of tooth decay is wider
- The fabrication process is more complex, and it may not last as long as an inlay
- Used when the damage is extensive but a dental crown is not needed
☑ Types of inlays/onlays
| - composite resin/Tescera inlay This option allows for cosmetic treatment at a lower cost, but it is less strong than a ceramic inlay, is more prone to staining from food, and is less durable. For these reasons, Perfect Dental Clinic mainly uses ceramic inlays, which offer good aesthetics, strength, and durability and resist staining. |
 | - Ceramic inlay★ This was developed to improve the low strength of composite resin (Tescera) inlays. It has the advantages of being relatively resistant to staining from food and durable, which may help it last longer. It is also similar in color to natural teeth, giving it good aesthetics. Perfect Dental Clinic uses 3M ceramic inlays, which are used and recognized by most dental clinics. |
 | - Gold inlay Gold is biocompatible and has suitable strength, so it naturally adjusts to the chewing surface and fitsIt is durable. However, its color is not aesthetically pleasing, so it is mainly used for molars. Perfect Dental Clinic gold inlay gold content (%) 87% |
