Dental Benefit, What is a Composite Resin Filling and What Are the Advantages.
A composite resin filling (white/tooth color filling) is a plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites can be used for cosmetic improvements as well such as changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth. The main advantage of a composites would be aesthetics, since dentists can blend shades to create a color nearly identical to that of the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.