Dental Filling

Removal of decayed tooth material and filling the cavity with composite resin, amalgam, or glass ionomer.

Dental Filling is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your General Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Dental Filling is typically performed with Local. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Dental Filling has a documented success rate of 95% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.