Composite Resin Dental Fillings
Advantages
– Conservative tooth preparation
– Restorations completed in one dental appointment
– Reduced appointment time
Disadvantages
– Less predictable long-term success
– Material may contain BPA (Bis Phenol-A) and petrochemicals
– Remaining healthy tooth structure at higher risk of fracture
Ceramic Dental Fillings (inlays and onlays)
Advantages
– More predictable long-term success
– Silicate-based material, relatively inert dental material
Disadvantages
– More aggressive tooth preparation
– Restorations completed in two dental appointments
• Requires placement of provisional/temporary restoration to be worn for at least two weeks
• Possibility of provisional restoration fracturing or coming out
• Possibility of more tooth sensitivity during this time
– Remaining healthy tooth structure at higher risk of fracture
– Longer appointment times
Ceramic Crowns
Advantages
– More predictable long-term success
– Silicate-based material, relatively inert dental material
– Tooth structure is completely covered by crown, low probability of fracture
Disadvantages
– More aggressive tooth preparation
– Restorations completed in two dental appointments
• Requires placement of provisional/temporary restoration to be worn for at least two weeks
• Possibility of provisional restoration fracturing or coming out
• Possibility of more tooth sensitivity during this time
– Longer appointment times