i just got a plastic filling in my tooth to seal a lingual cavity. are plastic fillings still just as secure?
Yes they are especially on the lingual surface where they will not be even chewed upon. Good question Matt
It isn't really plastic..it is also known as a composite or resin filling. It is actually stronger because It bonds with the collagen in the tooth enamel. it isnt just shoved into a drilled hole like an amalgam filling it is bonded to the dentin or enamel. it will hold for much longer. also another plus is because it is not metal it will not conduct as much cold or heat, helps with sensitive teeth.
