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Dental composite is one of the materials we use for creating tooth-colored fillings.  Composite is a mixture of resin (plastic) particles that can be manipulated into a functional and esthetic replacement for reasonable amounts of lost tooth structure.  Advancements in dental composite have made this material extremely more effective in a variety of situations such as traditional fillings, preventive fillings, and cosmetic bonding

Dental composites have a number of characteristics that make this material an excellent restoration.  One of them is the way it creates a strong bond with calcified tooth tissues.  Another is its color. Dental composite comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades so when it is placed it can mimic the appearance of natural tooth structure.

Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Composite