Treatment of dental caries

Whether the cavity is visible to the naked eye or revealed by an X-ray (interdental cavities).

Painful reactions of the tooth signaling that the cavity is already close to the pulp or that the dentin is exposed.

Mild to moderate pain indicating advanced decay or inflammation.

If there is secondary decay under an old filling, or the filling is cracked or fallen out and does not fulfill its function.

Repairing small cavities that spoil the overall impression of a smile, or replacing old amalgam fillings with aesthetic white ones.

Early removal of the cavity will prevent its spread to adjacent teeth and deeper penetration into the tooth.

If the tooth is so destroyed by decay or fracture that it cannot be reliably restored with a filling alone and requires a crown, extraction, or other prosthetic replacement.

If the cavity has already penetrated the pulp and caused irreversible damage, root canal treatment (endodontics) is necessary, not just a filling.

Severe acute inflammation in the mouth accompanied by swelling or purulent discharge requires immediate treatment and stabilization of the condition first.

Feverish conditions, flu, severe cold or other acute infections should lead to postponing the procedure.

Very unstable diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent myocardial infarction – requires consultation with the attending physician and possible premedication.

Known allergy to components of composite resins, local anesthetics, or other materials.