The fillings are made by applying several layers of liquid plastic which are cured by the use of a special light. After the tooth has been filled with enough composite resin, the plastic material can be shaped, molded and polished to give the natural tooth appearance that you desire. In addition to providing a tremendous aesthetic benefit, the composite filling bond to the tooth chemically which protects the remaining tooth structure and minimizes the risk of more invasive and expensive procedures like root canals, implants or dentures later down the road.
