What is a tooth-colored filling called?

What is a tooth-colored filling called?

• A. Composite Restoration
• B. Local Anesthesia
• C. General Anesthesia
• D. FMX

Answer: (A)

Tooth-colored fillings are called composite restorations. This term refers to fillings made from composite resin that closely matches natural tooth color, providing an esthetic result. The material is bonded to the tooth after preparing the surface (enamel and dentin)—the tooth is often etched, a bonding agent is applied, and the composite is placed in thin layers and cured with a special light to harden. This bonded approach helps preserve more of the tooth structure and is versatile for both front and back teeth. The other options are not fillings: one describes a numbing technique, another is a deeper sedation method, and the last is a type of dental imaging, not a filling material.

Tooth-colored fillings are called composite restorations. This term refers to fillings made from composite resin that closely matches natural tooth color, providing an esthetic result. The material is bonded to the tooth after preparing the surface (enamel and dentin)—the tooth is often etched, a bonding agent is applied, and the composite is placed in thin layers and cured with a special light to harden. This bonded approach helps preserve more of the tooth structure and is versatile for both front and back teeth. The other options are not fillings: one describes a numbing technique, another is a deeper sedation method, and the last is a type of dental imaging, not a filling material.