These are the most common cavities of the “Pepsi Generation” who grew up with fluoride in the water and Crest toothpaste
Very small area of decay, hardly visible
After the cavity was opened, the decay is evident
After laser-bonded filling
“Beware of the hidden decay down below, for before you know, it will grow!”
Small area of decay under old filling
Filling removed showing decay underneath is very evident now
After laser-bonded filling
The dentist’s dilemma: should it be filled, onlayed or crowned to preserve its strength?
Leaking old silver filling
Medium-sized filling out. Notice the decay present.
Medium-sized cavity fixed with laser-bonded restoration
No doubt about what’s best for these large problem cavities.
Large, old, leaking, silver filling TOO big for a filling. Needs an onlay.
Filling out, decay evident.
After laser-bonded porcelain onlay