Ceramic Fillings in Melrose, Johannesburg
Modern, metal-free porcelain restorations for decayed or damaged teeth. Every filling is custom-designed with CEREC CAD/CAM technology for superior strength, durability and a seamless blend with your natural teeth.
What Are Ceramic Fillings?
Ceramic fillings, often called inlays or onlays, are porcelain restorations that repair fractured or decayed teeth. These fillings are known for their aesthetic appeal and strength, making them the preferred choice for restoring tooth functionality and appearance.
At Melrose Dental Studio, we specialise in ceramic fillings, offering a modern and highly aesthetic solution to restoring decayed or damaged teeth. Our commitment to metal-free dentistry ensures each restoration looks natural and offers superior strength and durability, and patients visit us from Melrose, Rosebank, Linden, Greenside, Parktown, Sandhurst, Morningside and Illovo for exactly that.
- Custom-designed using advanced CEREC CAD/CAM technology for a perfect fit and a seamless blend with your natural teeth
- Metal-free and mercury-free: made from biocompatible porcelain that integrates smoothly with tooth structure
- Halts the progression of decay and restores the tooth to its full function and appearance
- Ideal for anyone looking to repair a tooth while maintaining a natural look
Why Choose Ceramic Over Amalgam (Silver) Fillings?
At Melrose Dental Studio, we choose ceramic fillings over amalgam (silver fillings) and composite options due to their numerous benefits. Unlike amalgam fillings, which contain mercury and can cause tooth discolouration and structural weaknesses, ceramic fillings are made from biocompatible porcelain that integrates smoothly with tooth structure.
This choice supports our belief in metal-free dentistry, which focuses on patient safety, aesthetic results and durability.
When a tooth suffers from decay or a 'hole', removing the decay is crucial to prevent further damage and extensive breakdown of the tooth structure. After cleaning the affected area, the cavity is restored with a ceramic filling that not only halts the progression of decay but also restores the tooth to its full function and appearance.
Book an AppointmentWhat Happens During a Ceramic Filling Procedure?
Your ceramic inlay or onlay is placed in five careful steps, from gentle decay removal to the final polish.
The decayed or damaged part of the tooth is extracted gently.
The tooth is shaped to ensure a precise fit for the filling.
Using CEREC CAD/CAM technology, digital impressions are taken to create a custom-designed ceramic filling.
The ceramic inlay or onlay is securely bonded to the tooth, ensuring a perfect match to the tooth's colour and shape.
The new filling is polished to a smooth, tooth-like finish.
Metal-Free Dentistry in Melrose
When a tooth suffers from decay, removing it is crucial to prevent further damage and extensive breakdown of the tooth structure. After cleaning the affected area, the cavity is restored with a ceramic filling. This not only halts the progression of decay but restores the tooth to its full function and appearance, making ceramic fillings ideal for anyone looking to repair a tooth while maintaining a natural look.
Our commitment to metal-free dentistry means every restoration looks natural and offers superior strength and durability. Patients visit us for ceramic fillings from Melrose, Rosebank, Linden, Greenside, Parktown, Sandhurst, Morningside and Illovo, and many choose to have older silver fillings replaced with porcelain at the same time.
Ceramic Filling Questions, Answered
What patients ask us about metal-free restorations.