Dental fillings, also known as fillings, are dental procedures used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by tooth decay or wear. They consist of removing the affected part of the tooth and filling the resulting space with a suitable material, in order to restore the function and aesthetics of the tooth.

The materials used for fillings can be varied, including:

• Amalgam: Metallic material, durable and resistant, but with a less aesthetic color.
• Composite resins: More aesthetic materials, which can be molded to match the color of the natural tooth.
• Ceramic or porcelain: Aesthetic, resistant and durable material, but generally more expensive.
• Gold: It is also durable and resistant, but it is less common because of its color

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