Each human tooth consists of two main parts. The molar (it is the part of the tooth that comes out of the gums and is visible in the mouth) and the root of the tooth (the part that holds the tooth to the jawbone through the periodontal ligament).

The molar of the tooth, as it is located inside the mouth, is simultaneously exposed to mechanical, chemical and microbial factors that can cause its deterioration. More specifically, the mechanical loads that develop during chewing, but also as a consequence of parafunctional actions such as bruxism, can cause abrasion or detachment of parts of the molar teeth. Chemical factors, on the other hand, such as the acids of the gastric fluids (their reflux can be due to gastroesophageal reflux or vomiting during pregnancy) or the acids present in soft drinks or even acidic fruits, can gradually cause damage to the surface of the mill. (These damages are called erosions). Finally, the microbial agents, mainly in the form of cariogenic bacteria, are the ones that, by metabolizing food sugars into acids, cause the breakdown of the hard tissues of the molar and the creation of carious cavities on the surface of the tooth.

Almost all of these factors can cause significant damage to the tooth structure in the form of detachment or cavity. However, in order for the tooth to continue to function smoothly and without the risk of causing more damage, these damages must be repaired using suitable materials. These materials are called filling materials and the restoration process is called filling.

Among the first filling materials used were solder gold and silver-mercury amalgams. Over time, these materials were considered unprofitable, unsightly or harmful, so they were replaced by new materials such as composite resins, glass ionomer powders or hybrid systems with properties of both of the above materials. Today there is a multitude of such occlusive materials that can provide excellent quality occlusions both in terms of their resistance to pressure (their resistance in some cases reaches that of the tooth itself), their resistance to time (in some cases resistance is recorded over 12 years old), but also their aesthetic acceptance (in many cases their ability to mimic the dental tissues is such that a properly made occlusion is not easily detectable clinically even during a dental check-up).

In our clinic we use innovative materials and techniques, so that our work is enriched with speed, quality, aesthetics and durability. We ensure that our fillings have the right color, shape, size and relevance to the neighboring dental structures, so that they meet even the most stringent requirements. After all, it is our pursuit and philosophy to offer each patient the rehabilitation that we would like to have if we were in their position and faced their problem.