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Is there a maximum number of replacing dental filling?

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Dr. Alexandra Jaquery answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Depends on tooth : The more you drill and fill, the less tooth structure you have left. Then fillings wont hold well, margins will be ill fitting and more recurrent cavities will happen, and possibly gingivitis or bone loss due to trapping food between teeth. Then you would consider a laboratory fabricated tooth crown to properly restore tooth structure, contacts and tooth anatomy and function.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No, but...: There is no maximum number of times to replace a filling but after a while one has to determine why it needs to be redone. There may be an underlying occlusal (bite) problem or insufficient tooth structure to support a filling over time. A more permanent ceramic onlay or crown might be indicated and a more long term solution is such cases. No limit to #\fillings replaced at same visit either.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Arman Dayan answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

No: If you mean the number that can be replaced at one time then , no. I would be concerned if amalgam fillings are being replaced. You do not want to replace too many of those as mercury is released when they are being taken out.

Answered 1/4/2015

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Dr. David May answered

No: It is usually a matter of time for the patient and the dentist.

Answered 12/10/2012

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