Dental composites (white fillings) are a group of restorative materials used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings. The composite has wear resistance and translucency to mimic tooth look and structure as closely as possible. The main advantage of a composite over traditional materials such as amalgam is improved aesthetics.
Composites can be made in a wide range of tooth colors allowing near invisible restoration of teeth. Composites are glued into teeth and this strengthens the tooth's structure. Polymerization is accomplished typically with a handheld curing light that emits specific wavelengths keyed to the initiator and catalyst packages involved.Dental composites can be used for:
Filling gaps between teeth using a shell-like veneer
