Tooth-coloured Composite Filling — Class I (the chewing surface of a back tooth)
A Class I filling repairs decay on the chewing surface of a back tooth. It is done in tooth-coloured composite so it looks like your tooth.
What it is
Class I means the decay is on the biting surface of a molar or premolar, or in its pits and grooves. These are the most common cavities and, caught early, the simplest to restore. Your dentist removes the decay, bonds composite into the cavity in layers and shapes it to your bite.
Who it is for
- A cavity seen on examination or X-ray
- A dark pit or groove that catches the probe
- Sensitivity to sweets or cold
- An old silver filling that is failing
How it is done
- Local anaesthetic if needed
- Decay removed and the cavity shaped
- Bonding agent applied
- Composite placed in layers and hardened with light
- Bite checked and the filling polished
Time: Usually one visit.
Afterwards
- Eat once the numbness wears off
- Mild sensitivity for a few days can occur
- Floss daily
What to know before you decide
If decay has reached close to the nerve, the tooth may stay sensitive or later need a root canal; your dentist will warn you when this is a risk. Very large cavities may be better restored with an onlay or crown.
Fee and booking
Our current published fee is ₹3,500 per Class I composite restoration. The final cost is confirmed after examination, and you receive a written plan with every option priced before anything is started. Paying per visit at standard fees is always allowed; see payment options. All current fees are listed in our online store.
A booked consultation is Rs 500, adjusted against your treatment; an MDS specialist consultation is ₹1,500, by prior appointment at our Kharadi clinic, which is open 8 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. Book online or call 8484 990 678.
Common questions
Why not a silver filling?
Composite bonds to the tooth and matches its colour; it usually needs less healthy tooth removed.
Will it hurt after the filling?
Some sensitivity can last a few days. Pain that lingers or wakes you at night should be checked.
How long will it last?
Often many years; it depends on size, bite, diet and cleaning.
Other options under Composite Restoration
Read more
- Composite Restoration: the full guide
- Patients' questions answered by our dentists
- Our MDS department of Endodontics (root canal)
- All treatments
General information, reviewed by Dr Avinash Bamane (A-18814) and Dr Rashmi Bamane (A-22726), Maharashtra State Dental Council. It does not replace an examination of your own teeth.