Dr. Sai Ganesh Medical Centre
A multi-specialty dental location inside Crystal Business Centre, near ADCB Metro Station in Al Karama.
Office 105, Crystal Business Centre Building, beside ADCB Bank, near ADCB Metro Station, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
Clinics offering Dental Fillings
4 published listings
Kings Dental Center
A multi-service dental centre at Hamdan Juma Building, 20B Street, near Karama Bus Station.
Ground Floor, Hamdan Juma Building, 20B Street, near Karama Bus Station, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
Medrich Care Dental and Medical Center LLC
Dental and medical care at Wasl Onyx Building in Al Karama, Dubai.
Wasl Onyx Building, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
Net Dental Clinic
A multi-service dental clinic opposite Karama Centre, at Office 101, 3 Building, Kuwait Street.
Office 101, 3 Building, 13 Kuwait Street, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
About this treatment
A filling is used to restore a tooth affected by decay or certain kinds of damage. The goal is to repair the affected area while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as the clinical situation allows. Fillings can be made from different materials; there is no single choice that is right for every location or tooth. A dentist should explain the condition being treated and the reason for the proposed material.
When a dentist may discuss it
- An examination identifies a cavity that may be suitable for a direct restoration.
- A tooth is chipped, worn, or has an older filling that needs review.
- A dentist is comparing a filling with a larger restoration because damage is more extensive.
What an assessment or appointment may involve
The visit may include examining the tooth and, when useful, taking an X-ray to understand the affected area. The dentist can describe the options, the material being considered, and what the procedure is intended to repair. They may also discuss whether the bite or nearby teeth affect the plan. Ask what signs would mean the tooth needs a different approach or a later review.
Suitability and next steps
The size and location of the affected area, the remaining tooth structure, and the forces on that tooth influence whether a filling is suitable. Material choice can depend on clinical needs and personal considerations. If damage is extensive, a crown or another restoration may be discussed instead. A filling repairs a tooth but does not remove the need for future assessment if symptoms or changes continue.
Questions to ask your dentist
- What did the examination show about the size of the damaged area?
- Which filling materials are suitable here, and why?
- Would a different restoration be more appropriate for this tooth?