Why to address it
Amalgam fillings were the standard for decades; today we replace them for several reasons. They are visibly different from natural tooth, metal expansion over time can fracture the tooth, and they contain mercury — since 2018 amalgam has been restricted for children and pregnant women in the Czech Republic, with stricter EU rules from 2025.
How we work
We work under a rubber dam that isolates the tooth and prevents inhalation or swallowing of particles. Strong suction and cooling water minimise aerosol. Once the amalgam is removed we treat the tooth with an adhesive system and rebuild it with composite — or, for large defects, a ceramic onlay.
Afterwards
After replacement the tooth blends with the rest of your dentition and is usually only mildly sensitive for the first few days. If the cavity left by the amalgam is very deep, we plan for the possibility that root canal treatment may be needed later.