All 24 Clinics that provide Fillings in Krakow

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.

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?

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.

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Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The entire old town is designated an UNESCO world heritage site. The city has a long artistic and academic tradition. It is home of Europe's second university, founded in the 14th century. That cultural richness lives on today with a vibrant music and art scene alongside many gallerys, theatres and museums. Outside the city is the stunning countryside of southern Poland leading down to the High Tatras mountains on the border with Slovakia. Bieszczady National Park is also within easy reach, one of Europe's last refugees for bear and lynx.

Krakow is the most visited city in Poland and there are regular fights from all across Europe. As a popular tourist destination it has plenty of facilities for visitors and a wide variety of languages are spoken. Easy access makes Krakow one of our most desirable dental travel destinations. Many dentists in Krakow will have studied in the prestigious Jagiellonian or Medical Universities and both are centres for the compulsory continuing education that Polish dentists must undertake to maintain their right to practice dentistry.

Travel information

Kraków airport (John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice) is 11 km west of the city. Krakow is available by air from many cities in the UK and Ireland in approximately 2-3 hours.
Ryanair from all over the UK and Ireland
EasyJet, British Airways and LOT Polish Airlines from the UK
Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines from Ireland

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