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black as follows:
Class 1 cavity - Caries is present on occlusal portion and buccal or lingual
pits.
Class 2 cavity - Caries present on posterior interproximal area.
Class 3 cavity - Caries present in anterior interproximal area.
Class 4 cavity - Caries present in anterior interproximal including the incisor
area.
2. Avoid intake of food which requires hard chewing like mutton, chicken
especially when filling is done in front tooth.
3. Avoid sticky food like chewing gum and sweets for 1 day.
4. Do not prick any instrument in filled tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is silver filling advisable for all teeth?
Silver filling is recommended in posterior (back) teeth. In case of anterior
(front) teeth white fillings are recommended.
Is local anesthesia required prior to filling procedure?
Local anesthesia is not required in fillings, but in some cases if the tooth is
sensitive and patient is quite apprehensive then anesthesia is must.
Does Tooth colored fillings harm the oral tissues?
No, White fillings dont harm any of the oral tissues.
Is Mercury present in Silver filling safe?
No, mercury used in silver fillings is still in question. Some dentist do not
recommend silver filling in any situation, but some are still using. Mercury if
swallowed can cause mercury toxicity.
Why tooth colored fillings take more time?
Tooth colored fillings are more technique specific hence require more time.
After filling if pain starts in tooth then what is the treatment?
Sometimes due to deep carious lesion Dentist has to make deep cavity. In
case of deep cavities dentist always gives a lining of medicament (which
allows the formation of secondary dentin) beneath the filling and wait for 3
weeks. If patients complain of pain after 3 weeks, then RCT is recommended.