Dental knowledge: ceramic inlays or composites

High-quality ceramic inlays and composites deliver excellent results.

Fillings have to be highly stable, long-lasting, well tolerated by the body and aesthetically executed. Ceramic filling materials and modern composites meet these requirements. Amalgam fillings last just as well as ceramic inlays or composites, but are less advisable because of their mercury content.

Ceramic inlays are the right choice where a natural appearance and long durability are wanted. Ceramic solutions should not differ from natural teeth in shape or colour. The material offers extremely high stability under chewing loads.

Composites (resin materials) prove to be valuable and versatile materials in practice. They are used for smaller defects in the anterior and posterior regions.

Answered briefly

Frequently asked questions

Is an amalgam filling worse than a ceramic filling?

Amalgam fillings have durability figures similar to those of ceramic inlays or composites. Because of their mercury content, however, they are regarded as less advisable. Ceramic filling materials and modern resins likewise meet the requirements for stability, durability, tolerability and appearance.

When do I get a resin filling?

Composites, that is resin materials, are used for smaller defects in the anterior and posterior region. In practice they count as valuable and versatile materials. Like every filling they have to be stable and durable, must not burden the body and have to look aesthetic.

Can you see a ceramic filling in the mouth?

Ceramic inlays, that is precisely fitting inlay fillings made of ceramic, should not differ from natural teeth in shape and colour. They are the right choice when a natural appearance and high durability are wanted. The material also offers very high chewing stability.