Composite resin is the most widely used tooth coloured filling material. The tooth is etched with acid before placing the filling in layers. Each layer of filling is typically hardened using a ...

A resin in the most commonly used white composite dental fillings may be linked to subtle neuropsychological deficits in children. The association appears in reanalyzed data collected from 434 ...

Background: Tooth-coloured polymer-based dental filling materials are currently the first choice for dental restorative treatment in many countries. However, there are some concerns about their safety ...

Dentists have been repairing decayed teeth with silver-coloured (amalgam) fillings for generations. Even though the American Dental Association (ADA) says these fillings are safe and affordable, more ...

A composite filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or ...

The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leach out and cause a wide range of health problems — from multiple sclerosis and cancer to Alzheimer's disease — refuses to die down. The ...

The British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry has seen requests for natural-looking tooth repairs significantly rise. White fillings are now one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, just ...