This young patient was brought in by dad with a sensitive tooth to sweet foods. Examination revealed fissure caries on the distal half of the upper left permanent molar. Decay was removed and the cavity filled with a small composite resin filling. The remaining fissure was protected with a fluoride releasing glass ionomer sealant, protecting this part of the tooth from future decay.
For more information about filling materials https://www.teeth.org.au/fillings
Teeth.org.au is an oral health information website created by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
