Composite restorations

Minimally invasive, tooth-coloured restorations designed to preserve natural tooth structure.

On this page, you'll find

What composite restorations are

Before and after

Materials and approach

When they may be appropriate

What to expect

Longer-term protection

Supportive therapies

Fees

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Composite restorations

Minimally invasive, tooth-coloured restorations designed to preserve natural tooth structure.

On this page, you'll find

What composite restorations are

Before and after

Materials and approach

When they may be appropriate

What to expect

Longer-term protection

Supportive therapies

Fees

Get In Touch

What are composite restorations?

Teeth can chip, break, wear, or develop areas of decay over time. Early signs may include sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, or a rough area that doesn't feel quite right.

Composite restorations are tooth-coloured restorations that bond directly to the natural tooth. They are designed to restore shape, strength, and function while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.

At N1 Dental, assessment always comes first, usually as part of a Biological Foundations consultation, so we can recommend the most appropriate and conservative option for your tooth.

Before and after results

These examples illustrate the range of composite restorations we carry out at N1 Dental.

The size and location of the restoration
The condition of the surrounding tooth structure
Individual wear patterns and bite forces

Results vary depending on tooth condition and starting point. Images shown are for illustrative purposes.

Case 1

Before

After

Case 2

Before

After

Our approach to materials and technique

Mercury-free

No mercury-containing materials are used in any of our restorations.

BPA-free

All composite materials are selected to be free from

BPA.

Tooth-coloured

Materials are carefully matched to blend naturally with the surrounding tooth.

Repairable over time

Composite restorations can be repaired or adjusted without replacing.

When composite restorations may be appropriate

Composite restorations may be used to:

Treatment is often completed in a single visit.

Treat decayed teeth
Repair chipped or broken areas
Replace older metal or white fillings
Restore both front and back teeth

What to expect

Treatment follows a careful, comfort-focused process:

The tooth is carefully prepared
Composite material is precisely placed and bonded to the tooth
The restoration is shaped and polished to blend naturally

Local anaesthetic is used when needed, and our focus is always on comfort and precision.

Considering longer-term protection

In cases where a tooth is more heavily damaged, cracked, or weakened, a composite restoration alone may not provide enough long-term support.

Tooth-kind composite onlays
Tooth-kind crowns

We'll always explain the reasoning clearly so you can make an informed decision.

Supportive therapies that may be used where appropriate

In some cases, additional supportive therapies may be used alongside composite restorations where appropriate. These are not standalone treatments and are selected based on individual clinical need.