These materials are used to repair teeth damaged through decay or trauma and blend with the surrounding tooth colour to give a perfect match and indistinguishable repair. There are two types of white fillings, which are just as strong as the old metal one.

The first type is made by the dentist and is fitted in only one visit, the appointment normally lasting no more than an hour. The second type is needed when the defect is quite large and the final repair needs to be stronger.