Archive for October, 2008
Traditionally, dentists used a blend of silver and mercury as filling ingredient. Owing to the toxic effects caused by mercury, it is replaced by ceramic and porcelain. Further, metallic filling tend to be obvious in every smile, rather ceramic and porcelain onlays and inlays are translucent that matches with the natural color of teeth. If it is a metal filling, the chances of damage during the accidental bite are common. To avoid embarrassment while smiling, trained cosmetic dentistry surgeon prefers onlay or inlay, rather to crown.