Composite Restorations

Composite is a tooth-colored material composed of glass particulates suspended in a resin matrix. They have been used in dentistry for decades. They are constantly improved and enhanced and are used widely in the restoration of teeth. The single great advantage of composites is that they are placed and hardened in the dental chair. Their use includes the restoration of dental cavities, the replacement of dental amalgam (metal alloys), and the restoration of teeth when they have been worn or chipped away. In addition, composites often are used for aesthetic reasons to enhance the contour, shape, coloring or relative position of the front teeth.