White fillings or inlays?

[lizzy]

Which requires less drilling. And when they fall out which requires less drilling to replace? Like if its a white filling and it falls out does that require more drilling than an inlay to refill?

 

[Dental cure and care]

when comparing white fillings and inlays regarding drilling requirements

1. White fillings generally require less initial drilling than inlays, as they are applied directly and bond well with existing tooth structure.
2. If either restoration fails and needs replacement, inlays tend to require less additional drilling compared to white fillings, primarily due to their precise fit and design.
3. White fillings require less drilling than inlays
4. Inlays typically require less drilling than white fillings when replacing them after falling out.

 

[lizzy]

when comparing white fillings and inlays regarding drilling requirements

1. White fillings generally require less initial drilling than inlays, as they are applied directly and bond well with existing tooth structure.
2. If either restoration fails and needs replacement, inlays tend to require less additional drilling compared to white fillings, primarily due to their precise fit and design.
3. White fillings require less drilling than inlays
4. Inlays typically require less drilling than white fillings when replacing them after falling out.

But if the dentist uses a microblaster after the filling falls out. Does that mean there would be less drilling?

 

[Dental cure and care]

But if the dentist uses a micro blaster after the filling falls out. Does that mean there would be less drilling?

Micro blasting can significantly reduce the need for extensive drilling, it does not eliminate it entirely. If there is substantial decay present beneath where the filling was lost, some degree of drilling may still be necessary to ensure that all decayed material is removed before placing a new filling. Therefore, while micro blasting offers advantages in terms of preserving healthy tooth structure and minimizing discomfort, it does not completely replace traditional drilling methods in all cases.
if a dentist employs a micro blaster after a filling has fallen out, it may indeed result in less drilling compared to conventional methods; however, this depends on the extent of decay present and the specific circumstances surrounding each case.

 

[lizzy]

Micro blasting can significantly reduce the need for extensive drilling, it does not eliminate it entirely. If there is substantial decay present beneath where the filling was lost, some degree of drilling may still be necessary to ensure that all decayed material is removed before placing a new filling. Therefore, while micro blasting offers advantages in terms of preserving healthy tooth structure and minimizing discomfort, it does not completely replace traditional drilling methods in all cases.
if a dentist employs a micro blaster after a filling has fallen out, it may indeed result in less drilling compared to conventional methods; however, this depends on the extent of decay present and the specific circumstances surrounding each case.

I could see my tooth and didnt see any decay. So Im hoping the drill wasnt used.