There are alternatives to expensive gold inlays or unattractive amalgam fillings. The answer is provided by 3M and is called Komposit Z100 MP. These white plastic fillings offer a genuine alternative in terms of both esthetics and price.

The trend has long been apparent. Most patients no longer want to "glitter silvery gray or golden" when they smile. With the upsurge of interest in fitness and health, patients now pay closer attention to oral esthetics, too. We would all like to be able to laugh as the spirit moves us, without having to expose our dental problems to the world. The white filler material comes in 15 different shades, so it can be matched to any tooth color and be rendered invisible to others.

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