Dental fillings in Lutsk: what they are and when they are needed

Patient guide · Lutsk, Ukraine

What a filling restores

Decay removes tooth tissue and leaves a cavity that food and bacteria can enter. After the dentist removes the damaged tissue, the filling rebuilds the shape of the tooth, restores its chewing surface and closes the cavity. It also protects the tooth from the sensitivity and further decay that an open cavity would bring.

Fillings are also used to repair small chips, worn edges and old fillings that have broken or leak. A filling mainly replaces lost tissue. When a larger part of the tooth must be rebuilt, the dentist may call it a restoration — see “Chipped-tooth repair” for what happens when a tooth chips or breaks.

Composite fillings and colour matching

Composite and white fillings

“White”, “tooth-coloured” and “light-cured” fillings usually refer to composite resin. It is placed in thin layers and each layer is hardened with a blue curing light, which lets the dentist shape the tooth gradually and finish it at the same appointment.

Matching the shade

The shade is usually chosen at the start, before the tooth dries out, by comparing a shade guide with the tooth in good light. Shade matching is easier on a clean tooth, and it can be less exact for very large restorations or heavily stained teeth.

What happens during an appointment

The visit usually follows these steps: examination and, if needed, an X-ray; local anaesthesia where it is required; removal of decayed or damaged tissue; isolation of the tooth to keep it dry; placement of the composite in layers; curing; shaping and polishing; and a check of your bite.

If treatment must be continued, the dentist may place a temporary filling to protect the tooth until the next visit. A temporary filling is not a final restoration. If a deep cavity needs additional protection, a therapeutic liner may be used under the filling. For a short overview of what we offer, see “Treatment options in Lutsk”.

How to compare filling costs in Lutsk

When you ask for estimates, compare the same scope. Check whether the examination, anaesthesia, any X-rays, a rubber dam and the filling itself are included, and whether the price depends on the number of surfaces or on restoring contact points between teeth. Our price list in UAH shows these items separately: “View prices in UAH”.

If decay turns out to be deeper than expected, the plan and the cost can change; see “Tooth decay treatment” for how decay is staged, and “Lost or painful filling” if an existing filling has fallen out or hurts.

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This guide is general information for patients. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person examination.