Fillings are a fairly common way to deal with carious tooth damage. Most often, they are classified by purpose and composition. For example, as intended, there are temporary fillings and permanent ones.
As a rule, a temporary seal is intended for subsequent replacement with a permanent one. It is used if the dentist is using a medicinal product or is not completely sure of the diagnosis. A temporary filling is a protective layer of the tooth in order to prevent the penetration of food particles and the growth of bacteria inside for a certain time. The constant is designed for a long action. But, as a rule, the term of operation depends on the quality of the material used, the structure of the tooth, the correct observance of technology, and the qualifications of the doctor in the field of dentistry.
Temporary fillings were widely used in the diagnosis of dental diseases. For example, with some diseases and disorders of the oral cavity, it is necessary to monitor the state of nerve endings. This is necessary in order to try to preserve the nerve as much as possible, and not thoughtlessly remove it when a small hole in the tooth appears .
Another direction of using temporary fillings is prosthetics services. Material for temporary use performs the function of protecting the prepared part of the tooth for the further manufacture of the implant, which will be introduced into the oral cavity of the patient.
If a temporary filling has fallen out, this means that poor-quality material has been used or the specialist has not processed the tooth surface well enough. It should be noted that the temporary filling is removed directly in the dental office, after which the permanent is immediately placed.
Reliable installation of temporary fillings implies preliminary tooth preparation. To do this, thoroughly dry all channels and the bottom. As a rule, a temporary seal can be installed for several days or even for 2-3 weeks. It depends on the purpose and necessity of the action of the drug.
Sometimes with a temporary filling, painful sensations begin to appear, which is considered the norm. In this case, you can use any pain medication. In case of premature departure of the seal or chipping off of individual pieces, you should immediately consult a doctor, as if saliva and food debris get in, the inflammatory process will begin and the tooth itself will begin to decay. If it hurts under a permanent seal, then this should be a cause for concern and an immediate appeal to a specialist.
The most common materials from which a tooth filling can be made are metal, cement, phosphate cement, glass-cement, composites, plastics, acrylic-containing plastics and others. At the moment, seals made of light-polymer material are in great demand, as they have high quality characteristics. As a rule, such fillings can be installed on any part of the damaged tooth, with the help of such a composition, chipped pieces of the tooth are restored, any shade of the fill is attached. This is due to the fact that hardening occurs only under the influence of special light.
To avoid unpleasant symptoms and caries, it is necessary to carefully care for the oral cavity. This list includes daily brushing of teeth in the morning and in the evening, regular visits to the dental office to identify diseases at an early stage, balanced nutrition and the intake of an adequate amount of trace elements and vitamins, regular walks in the fresh air and a good night's sleep, refusal to drink alcohol and tobacco .