Fillings and Root Canals

Regular dental check-ups are extremely important not only for a beautiful smile but also for maintaining your oral and dental health. Damages like cracks and decay in your teeth require a range of dental treatments, designed according to your needs.

At Doku Clinic, we adopt a customized approach according to the situation and needs of each patient in fillings and root canal treatments where we apply the latest technologies and treatment methods.

Dental Fillings

Dental cavities, or as commonly known, cavities, can lead to serious dental problems if untreated. Dental fillings are used to repair cavities and minor tooth decay. The filling material is carefully adjusted to the natural color of your teeth to provide a seamless appearance to your smile. This not only stops further decay, but also restores the functionality and strength of the tooth. This provides you with comfort in smiling, eating, and speaking.

Types of Fillings

Dental fillings can be made from a variety of materials. Depending on the guidance of your dentist and the aesthetic and economic preferences of the patient, composite and porcelain fillings that look aesthetic and white, amalgam (silver) fillings, and rarely gold and glass ionomer fillings can be applied.

Composite Fillings

Thanks to its aesthetic appearance and compatibility with tooth color, composite fillings are a very popular choice. These fillings contain acrylic resin, quartz, or glass and are used to treat decayed teeth as well as cracked and worn teeth. Composite fillings are usually applied in a single session and provide a natural tooth appearance.

Porcelain Fillings

Porcelain fillings are fillings that are produced in tooth color similar to composite fillings but are more durable. When applied correctly, these fillings become indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Amalgam, Glass Ionomer, and Gold Fillings

The amalgam filling is one of the oldest dental filling applications and is still in use. Amalgam fillings, which are quite durable, can maintain their function without damage for up to 20 years when applied correctly.

Glass ionomer filling is usually used in children. Although not as durable as amalgam or composite fillings, it does not contain toxic substances.

Gold fillings are preferred by some individuals because of their durability and aesthetic appearance. However, these fillings are usually much more expensive than other fillings.

Root Canal Treatments

When decay or infection reaches the inner pulp of the tooth, a more comprehensive treatment approach is needed. Root canal treatment is a delicate process that involves procedures such as cleaning the infected pulp and root canal, and sealing it with a biocompatible material to prevent re-infection. Contrary to popular belief, this procedure is usually no more uncomfortable than getting a filling, thanks to modern techniques and local anesthesia.

Root canal treatment effectively relieves pain, protects the natural tooth from extraction, and restores its normal function. After treatment, a crown or filling is placed to protect the tooth and restore its function.

The aim of fillings and root canal treatments is to protect the natural tooth. A healthy tooth means a healthy smile and overall health. These treatments strengthen and restore the function of your decayed or damaged teeth. They also help prevent more serious dental problems and potential health complications.

Stages of Root Canal Treatment

1: Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area around the tooth. No pain is felt during the procedure.

2: Accessing the Pulp

A hole is opened in the top of the tooth to access the pulp and root canal.

3: Removal of the Pulp

The infected or damaged pulp is removed from the root canal.

4: Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal

At this stage, the root canal is cleaned and shaped.

5: Filling the Root Canal

The root canal is filled with a special material called gutta-percha, which seals the area and prevents further infection.

6: Placement of Crown or Filling

In the final stage, a crown or filling is placed on top of the tooth to protect it and restore its function.

In order to learn more about the painless, effective, and personalized dental filling and root canal treatments with the privilege of being a Doku Clinic patient, please fill out the contact form and achieve a healthy and beautiful smile!