![White Composite Resin Fillings](https://www.boroondaradental.com.au/images/content/whitecompositec.jpg)
For many years, the beauty of smiles has been compromised by the placement of silver amalgam fillings. Natural looking white composite resin fillings have become a popular and preferred alternative, which also require less natural tooth structure to be removed than an amalgam option. Made from a blend of plastic material and fine glass particles mixed to a paste-like consistency, it is then moulded to the shape of the tooth, bonding with the natural tooth structure.
![The tooth is prepared by removing all the decay and then treated with a special solution to make the surface slightly rough, this will ensure a strong bond between the composite material and enamel is achieved.](https://www.boroondaradental.com.au/images/content/whitecomposite2c.jpg)
The tooth is prepared by removing all the decay and then treated with a special solution to make the surface slightly rough, this will ensure a strong bond between the composite material and enamel is achieved.
The composite filling is placed in thin layers and sculpted to the form and shape required. A blue light hardens each layer before the next one is applied. Once the perfect shape is achieved, it is polished to a tooth-like lustre.