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Replacing Old Amalgam Fillings
Replacing old fillings
Many patients ask to have their old silver (amalgam) fillings replaced with white (composite) ones. For most patients this is not a problem as old fillings tend to have leaky margins and warrant replacement. If you have old silver fillings and wish to have them replaced please book to have Dr. Jomha take a took that them first. He can discuss treatment time and what to expect afterwards.
Xrays
X-ray of the existing amalgam fillings.
Before
Before amalgam fillings are removed. Blue marks indicate where the patient is biting. After restoring we want to make sure the bite is the same.
After
Old fillings are removed and filling with composite filling material.
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