Dental Fillings And Inlays
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Dental fillings are used to make small repairs to teeth that have been damaged due to tooth decay or fracture. They are normally relatively simple and inexpensive. For this reason very few (if any) people travel abroad for fillings.

However, fillings are often necessary as part of larger work, or the dentist may discover  they are necessary and it often make sense to get  fillings  done at the same time as other work.

You can browse a list of clinics that provide filiings and inlays here on RevaHealth.com. If you need any help deciding which clinic to choose, just ask us for help.

What is a Dental Filling or Inlay?

A filling is simply a material that is placed into a cavity in a tooth. The filling helps to protect against further decay and strengthens the tooth.
You might need a filling if:

• There is minor decay or a tooth
• You  have a small fracture in a tooth
• If you have a metal/amalgam filling that you want replaced with more natural looking filling
• Composite filling are often used for purely cosmetic purposes in cosmetic bonding

Things to look out for are

• Composite fillings are more expensive that amalgams
• Not all dentists are trained in composite fillings
• Amalgam filling contain mercury which is released to the atmosphere after death (if incinerated)
• There are some, although unproven long term  health concerns associated with amalgam fillings

What is the procedure like?

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Once the dentist has isolated and anesthetised the damaged area of the tooth, he will remove the decay with a drill or laser and cleanse the area of bacteria. The resulting cavity is roughed so that the resin will bond. It is then filled with an amalgam, composite or porcelain filling. In the case of composite fillings, the resin is applied in layers and hardened with a special light. Once the final layers have been applied the filling will be adjusted and polished.

What different types exist?

Amalgam – These are commonly referred to as metal fillings and can be quite visible. They contain mercury and although there have been ongoing questions about their long term safety there is no proof that they are a health hazard. However, it is becoming common for amalgam fillings to be replaced by composite fillings. Amalgam fillings have a lifespan of roughly 12 years

Composite/PorcelainComposite fillings can be made to match the coloration of your teeth. They are most costly and require specialized equipment and take longer to do.  More of the natural tooth can be preserved with composite fillings as the resin can be bonded in thin layers. Note that not all dentists can perform composite fillings.  Composite fillings have a lifespan of 5 to 7 years.

Inlays – If a large portion of you tooth is missing but a crown is not required then an inlay might be a good option.  An inlay involves a fabricated filling that is inserted between the cusps of a tooth – they can be made of gold, porcelain or resin. Inlays are considerably more expensive than fillings; however they are normally a replacement for a crown rather than a filling.

What affects the price?

• The dentist selected
• The position of the filling
• The number of tooth surfaces the filling has
• The number of fillings required
• The type of fillings and in the case of inlays the material used

Price Comparison (Amalgam)

Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow table gives some indicative costs for fillings across the world. Composite fillings tend to be twice the price of amalgam.

Dentists in Bulgaria
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The combination of low prices, excellent quality of treatment, and well developed tourist facilities has lead Bulgaria to become one of the fastest growing destinations for visiting a dentist abroad.

The Black Sea coast is home to many top-class Bulgarian dental clinics, set up to cater for the large number of tourists arriving from Western Europe.

Our three most popular dental clinics are:

Dentists in Bulgaria - Addition Information

The leading dentists in Bulgaria work in private practice and many receive their training in either Europe or the United States.

Dentists in Bulgaria complete a university degree taking 5 and a half years. An average of over 80 dentists per 10,000 patients puts Bulgaria 25% above the EU average. The Union of Dentists is the body that represents the dental profession in Bulgaria.

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The Health act of 2004 provides patients with clear guidelines of the standard of care they should expect, including:

• a description of the purpose and nature of the proceedure
• reasonable alternatives
• the expected results.

The Law on Professional Organizations of Physicians and Dentists deals with how the Union of Dentists should provide monitoring of current standards, encourage training and continuing education.

Complaints

The Union of Dentists in Bulgaria (UDB) is divided into regional chambers. Each chamber has a commission for professional ethics. Registered dentists must comply with the ethical guidelines of the profession. Complaints are judged by the local ethical commission which has the ability to reprimand, fine or remove dentists from the dental register.

A well developed network of dentists throughout the country offer prices significantly lower than most European Union nations. Our most popular destination in Bulgaria is currently Sofia.