They are stronger because they bond directly to the surface of the tooth and protect thetooth from fracturing as they do not require the removal of healthy tooth structure as mercury fillings do.

The Procedure:

Old Style Filling	Aesthetic Composite

The placement of composite requires meticulous attention to procedure or it may fail prematurely. The tooth must be kept perfectly dry during placement ensure adherence to the tooth.

Composites are placed while still in a soft, dough-like state, but when exposed to light of a certain blue wavelength, they polymerize and harden into the solid filling.

Before	After

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