The relationship between the prices of cosmetic fillings and the type of filling used
Cosmetic dental fillings are among the most common cosmetic procedures in the field of dentistry. The prices of cosmetic fillings are linked to the type of filling used and its size, and here we review the types of cosmetic dental fillings:
1. Ceramic filling: made from porcelain, it is distinguished by its strength and its ability to resist staining, and it can last for more than 15 years.
2. White filling: made from resin and plastic. This type is distinguished by its natural colour, similar to the colour of the teeth in the jaw, and it is therefore preferred for filling the front teeth.
3. Glass filling: made from acrylic material, with fluoride incorporated into its composition to resist decay. It is considered a relatively weak filling and is therefore preferred for use with children. It lasts only 5 years, after which it needs replacing.
4. Gold filling: considered one of the oldest cosmetic dental fillings, distinguished by strength and durability, as it can last more than 20 years. However, it is now used only rarely, given its high price relative to cosmetic filling prices generally.
5. Silver filling: also distinguished by strength and hardness, but like the gold filling it is among the most expensive types.
Let us begin by reviewing: what is laser filling?
It is a method of filling teeth that have been eroded by decay or that are broken. This method is most often used with the front teeth, because traditional filling is not suitable for them given its colour, which differs from the natural colour of the teeth, and because it gives the mouth an aesthetic appearance. Laser filling is considered one of the means of cosmetic filling.
During this procedure the tooth is thoroughly cleaned, the composite filling material is placed in the cavity of the tooth, and it is set by directing light rays from the laser device, which cause the filling to react with the original structure of the tooth to ensure its strength and secure placement. It is then polished and the excess removed.
We must clarify here that the laser dental filling technique — which is considered one of the methods of cosmetic filling — is also the cheapest of them, now that it has become more widespread. Dentists prefer to use it, especially in filling the front teeth, and it is considered the least costly, since the price of a front-tooth filling depends on the type of filling and the doctor's fee, and the price is most often affordable.
Advantages of laser filling:
- It is most often not carried out under the effect of local anaesthetic
- The dental drill is used to the most minimal extent
- No pain is felt during the filling process.
- The laser eliminates dental bacteria.
- It does not affect the gums during the filling process.
- The filling colour is chosen to suit the colour of your teeth, which preserves the aesthetic appearance of the teeth.
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Prices of cosmetic fillings:
The prices of cosmetic fillings usually vary as a result of several factors, among them:
1. The type of filling used and its price
2. The condition of the tooth, the degree of decay or fracture, and the extent of the damage
3. The quantity of filling material used
4. The number of teeth that will undergo filling
5. The reputation of the dental centre or clinic and its cleanliness
6. The medical devices and instruments used
7. The doctor's skill and reputation in the field of cosmetic dentistry
All of these factors affect the cost and the prices of cosmetic fillings.
Does the price of a front-tooth filling differ from a back-tooth filling?
The principal factor on the basis of which the price of cosmetic filling in Egypt is determined is the number of teeth and the size of the filling; the location of the filling has no effect on the overall prices of cosmetic fillings.
Dental crown
It is a complete covering for the tooth, prepared to the same shape and size as the tooth in order to preserve it after a root canal procedure, or in cases where the tooth has suffered major damage and lost part of its structure. The crown therefore serves to improve the appearance of the teeth and to preserve them.
Do you know what a dental crown is made of?
1. Metals: The crown is made from various metals, including gold, silver, chrome and platinum. All of these are distinguished by strength, durability and long life, and by being rust-proof. They are most often used with the molars and back teeth, given their colours, which differ from the natural colour of the teeth.
2. Porcelain: The dental crown is made from porcelain or ceramic. This type is distinguished by its many shades, close to the original colour of the teeth, and it is therefore used with the front or visible teeth — but it is relatively weak and liable to fracture.
3. Porcelain fused to metal: This is a metal material blended with porcelain and ceramic, which is what has given it the strength and hardness of metal together with the beauty of porcelain's appearance, close to the original colour of the teeth. This type is used with both the front and the back teeth.
At the end of this article we must emphasise that the price of cosmetic filling in Egypt depends on the type of filling and its quantity, the number of teeth, the techniques used, the cleanliness and reputation of the medical centre and clinic, and finally the skill and experience of the dentist. We therefore recommend Dr Amr Helmi, holder of the American Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry, member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the best dentist in Egypt.
