When composite is used
Common uses include small to moderate cavities, selected chips, worn edges, and replacement of a defective restoration.
Conservative tooth-coloured restoration
Composite Fillings in Versova
Repair the tooth while preserving what remains healthy.
Composite resin is a tooth-coloured restorative material used for selected cavities, chips, wear, and replacement of failing restorations.
Conservative preparationShade and contour planningBite review
Understanding composite fillings
A bonded restoration for selected tooth damage.
Composite is placed and shaped directly in the tooth. It can preserve healthy structure, but suitability depends on the size, location, moisture control, and forces involved.
How bonding works
The tooth is prepared, conditioned, and bonded before composite is placed in layers, shaped, cured, and polished.
When a filling is not enough
A deeply cracked, heavily weakened, infected, or extensively damaged tooth may need an onlay, crown, root canal treatment, or another plan.
Why the bite is checked
High contact can cause discomfort or overload. The restoration is refined for contour, contact, smoothness, and chewing comfort.
Reasons to assess a tooth
Small damage can be easier to treat early.
Sensitivity, food trapping, a rough edge, visible decay, a chipped tooth, or a broken old filling should be examined.
- Patients with small to moderate cavities
- People replacing old or stained fillings
- Minor chips or wear that need conservative repair
- Patients seeking a natural-looking restorative option
How treatment is planned
Diagnose, prepare conservatively, bond, and refine.
Composite fillings are used to restore decayed, chipped, or worn teeth with a tooth-coloured material that supports a more natural appearance than older metal fillings.
Assessment
The tooth is checked for decay depth, old filling status, or minor fracture.
Preparation
Decay or damaged material is removed conservatively.
Placement
Composite material is shaped and bonded in layers as needed.
Finishing
The bite and contour are polished for a smooth feel.
Your treating dentist
Clear options, conservative recommendations.
Dr. Disha Sanghvi, B.D.S. (MUM), Gold Medalist, begins with diagnosis and a discussion of what you want to improve. Treatment is recommended only after the health of the teeth, gums, bite, and long-term maintenance needs are considered.
Dr. Disha SanghviB.D.S. (MUM)Gold MedalistVersova, Andheri West
This page provides general patient information and does not replace an examination, diagnosis, or individual treatment advice.
After a filling
The tooth should settle into normal function.
Composite fillings usually allow quick return to normal routine, though bite comfort and cleaning should be reviewed if the restored tooth was previously painful or difficult to clean.
Contact the clinic if the bite feels high, pain is increasing, sensitivity persists beyond the expected period, the filling breaks, or food continues to trap.
Frequently asked questions
What are composite fillings?
Composite fillings are tooth-coloured restorations used to repair cavities, minor fractures, and older failing fillings while maintaining a more natural appearance.
Can old silver fillings be replaced?
Yes, in many cases old fillings can be assessed and replaced if they are leaking, stained, fractured, or no longer supporting the tooth properly.
How long do composite fillings last?
Longevity depends on the size of the filling, bite forces, oral hygiene, and habits like grinding, but regular dental review helps monitor them over time.
Will a composite filling match my natural tooth?
Composite is selected and shaped to blend with the tooth, though perfect invisibility depends on location, lighting, tooth colour, and the size of the restoration.
Is sensitivity normal after a filling?
Short-term sensitivity can occur, especially after deeper treatment. Increasing pain, pain on biting, or sensitivity that does not improve should be reviewed.
When does a cavity need a root canal instead of a filling?
A root canal may be needed when the pulp is irreversibly inflamed or infected. Symptoms, examination, decay depth, and imaging guide that diagnosis.