Composite Fillings Treatment in India
About Composite Fillings
Key Highlights
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Natural Aesthetics: The composite resin is color-matched to your natural teeth, making the filling virtually invisible.Tooth Preservation: Requires less removal of healthy tooth structure compared to amalgam fillings.Strong Bond: Chemically bonds to the tooth, providing good support and helping to prevent breakage.listrongVersatility:/strong Can be used to repair chipped, cracked, or worn teeth in addition to cavities./lilistrongSingle-Visit Procedure:/strong Typically completed in one dental appointment./lilistrongMercury-Free:/strong Contains no mercury, addressing concerns some patients have about metal fillings./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Treatment of small to medium-sized cavities (dental caries) in both front and back teeth.
- Repair of chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth.
- Closing gaps between teeth (diastema closure).
- Restoring worn-down teeth from erosion or abrasion.
- Replacing old, failing, or discolored amalgam (silver) fillings for cosmetic improvement.
- Improving the shape or color of a tooth for cosmetic reasons.
How to prepare
- Consultation & Diagnosis: The dentist will examine your tooth, possibly with X-rays, to assess the extent of decay or damage.
- Treatment Plan: The dentist will discuss the procedure, benefits, and alternatives, and obtain your informed consent.
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to numb the tooth and surrounding area, ensuring a pain-free experience.
- Tooth Isolation: A rubber dam or other isolation technique is often placed to keep the tooth dry and free of saliva during the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Sensitivity: Temporary sensitivity to hot, cold, or pressure is common after the anesthesia wears off.
- Allergic Reaction: Rare allergic reactions to the composite material or other agents used.
- Pulpitis: Inflammation of the tooth's nerve (pulp), which may require root canal treatment.
- Filling Failure: The filling may chip, wear down, or debond over time, especially under heavy biting forces.
- Recurrent Decay: Decay can develop at the margins of the filling if oral hygiene is not maintained.
- Post-operative Pain or Discomfort: Mild soreness in the gum around the treated tooth.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Aftercare: Avoid eating or drinking until the numbness from anesthesia completely wears off to prevent biting your cheek or tongue.
- Diet: For the first 24 hours, avoid very hard, sticky, or hot foods. The filling reaches full strength after 24 hours.
- Oral Hygiene: You can brush and floss normally. Be gentle around the new filling initially.
- Sensitivity Management: Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth if mild sensitivity persists for a few days.
- Follow-up: The dentist will check the filling's fit and your bite at a follow-up visit or your next regular check-up.
- Long-term Care: Maintain excellent oral hygiene with regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups to ensure the longevity of the filling.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering composite fillings in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform composite fillings. MediFyr helps you compare dental surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for composite fillings compare across other countries where we have data.
Sarah Joshi, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Sarah Joshi, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been diligent about her dental health. However, during her college years, a combination of late-night study sessions with sugary snacks and inconsistent brushing led to a small cavity on her back molar. She first noticed sensitivity to cold drinks, which she ignored, hoping it would go away. During her routine checkup, Dr. Chen pointed out the dark spot on the X-ray. He recommended a composite filling, explaining it was tooth-colored, bonded directly to the tooth for strength, and would preserve more of her natural tooth structure than a silver amalgam. Sarah was nervous, having heard stories about drilling. The procedure was surprisingly straightforward. Dr. Chen used a local anesthetic, so she felt no pain, only pressure. He worked efficiently, and within 45 minutes, her new filling was shaped and polished. Recovery was immediate; she ate carefully for a few hours as the numbness wore off. The sensitivity vanished completely. Emotionally, Sarah felt a mix of regret for her past neglect and immense relief. The procedure was far less daunting than she imagined, and the invisible restoration restored her confidence in her smile. She left feeling proactive about her health.
Dental surgeons for Composite Fillings
Explore experienced dental surgeons who regularly perform composite fillings and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 24 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 24 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 15 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 8 Years Experience
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- 4 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 4 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Siliguri
- 7 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata