Composite, the material that complements dentistry

By Dr. Roger Suter

What is composite?

A tooth-colored filling material made of resins or glass and plastics, reinforced with silica or porcelain particles.

The many uses of composite in dentistry

As fillings (one of several alternatives to mercury dental amalgam), bonding, bridges, veneers, inlays, and other cosmetic restorations.

Advantages of composites

Stability, safety, and aesthetic advantage, ex. almost identical to natural teeth

More affordable than porcelain

Protects against breakage, chipping, and temperature sensitivity

Composite veneers don’t require the removal of enamel

Contact  All Smiles Dental

If you live in and around Clarksburg or Bridgeport, WV, and want to experience the benefits of composites in dentistry,

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for a consultation with one of our doctors.

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