Can A Tooth With More Than One Filling Be Saved?

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2014

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Thu, 17 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : Is it possible for a tooth to have more than one filling and still be saved?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it could be saved but only strength reduces

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

It is not important how many fillings are done in same tooth, rather what matters is how the filling is done & its strength.
If tooth is RCT treated its better to go for capping rather than filling.In case tooth is non- rct treated it could be treated by filling only.Choice of material for filling depends on size & location of cavity.

Visit your dentist for further treatment plan.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj