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I just got my cavity filling done Today. My dentist hasn't used light to harden the composite material is it ok or something wrong?
And some white substance is coming like a little only is it about to concern
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If the restoration is composite, then there is a need for light cure, but not for GIC restoration
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All white colour restorations are not composite. GIC is also white in colour.
Although temporary restoration is also white in colour.
Curing light is mandatory in composite restoration but not in GIC restoration
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Ask your Dentist, what kind of filling he has done.
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Not all white color restorating material are composite, some Restoration such as GIC are also white in colour which don't require curing rather they are mixed and placed directly on tooth, refer your dentist for confirmation about type of cement used, also there are some self curing composite not requiring curing, moreover if some particles are coming out of your restoration then it might be GIC restoration
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refer your dentist for confirmation about the types of material used
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If it’s a composite filling then blue light is required to set the cement..if it’s a GIC filling then it will set by itself..you need to cross check with your doctor sir, which type of filling is it!
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The filling you got done may not have been composite.
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Dr. Shehzeen Jaleel Sayyed
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Mumbai
It may be GIC or temporary filling just ask your dentist no need to worry
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