What is a posterior composite filling?

Composite is: A resin based restorative material that is bonded to a tooth, commonly called tooth colored fillings versus amalgam which is silver. Can be anterior (front teeth canine to canine) or posterior (bicuspids / premolars and molars). Hope this helps.

White filling: There are different restorations that can be used to fill teeth. Silver filling (amalgam), white or composite filling and also ceramic inlays and onlays.

White fillings: Composite resins or also known as white fillings are types of synthetic resins which are used in dentistry to restore your tooth. A posterior composite refers to the composite material used to restore your back teeth, known as the molars and pre-molars.

Tooth colored : A posterior composite filling is a filling in a back tooth that could be made from a variety composite resins that are tooth colored and can be bonded to the tooth they are placed. They are esthetic, functional and strong when used in the appropriate situations!