Dental Color Fillings

What is a Composite Dollar?

Boyar “Composite” fillings are often a popular option. They give people the natural look they desire. Composite fillings are strong; however, it may not be as durable as mercury-containing amalgam (black) fillings. Composite fillings are tooth-colored and consist of powdered glass quartz, silica, or other ceramic particles added to resin. After cleaning the decayed parts of the tooth, composite filling is made and it is hardened with the help of a beam device. To determine the color of the filling, the dentist compares the color scale with the patient’s natural teeth and determines the most ideal color. In composite fillings, discoloration may occur over time depending on many factors.

Are Amalgam (Black) Fillings Risky?

Diva is not toxic or harmful as it is used in combination with other materials in amalgam fillings. Since the chemical nature of mercury changes, it is harmless. Research on amalgam fillings is over a hundred years old. To date, no significant medical problems have been reported about amalgam fillings.

Is Boyar Dollar Amalgam as Good as Dollar?

Boyar dollars have always been characterized as shorter-lived than amalgam fillings. However, today, white fillings whose durability can be compared with amalgam fillings have been produced and the properties of these materials have been proven. The life of a white filling depends on where it is in the mouth and how much it comes into contact with the opposite tooth during biting and chewing.