What are the materials used to fill in cavities?

Many different types: Filling of teeth can be done a one visit with amalgam( silver materials/ mercury . Composite which is made of quartz and silicates. You can also have what's called inlay or inlays made of gold, gold and porcelain , all porcelain , zirconium, processed composites. The last will take two visits because these are made at a laboratory.

Varies: Amalgams (metal mercury), compoiste, compomers, glass ionomers to name the most popular.

Some options exist: Material selection for a cavity is dependent upon the tooth location, size and shape of the preparation, patient occlusion, para-functional habits and frequency of dental decay. Options include amalgam, adhesively placed materials including composite resin and glass ionomers, gold and ceramic.