Composite fillings use plastic to be flexible and ceramic for toughness.
Ceramic filling last.
On average composite fillings tend to last 5 to 10 years while amalgam fillings last from 10 to 15 years.
However they re even more expensive than gold restorations and are among the least common types of fillings.
It showed that survival rates were between 92 and 95 at five years but still about 91 at 10 years.
How long do porcelain fillings last.
The other type of white filling is the ceramic filling sometimes called a porcelain filling.
In comparison ceramic fillings can last up to 20 years if they are taken care of properly.
Porcelain fillings are highly durable.
But several studies still show us how long you might expect ceramic restorations to last.
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Newer studies are finding that white composite fillings are starting to reach par with amalgam with some studies finding composite fillings that can last for up to 12 years if taken care of properly.
One 2016 study looked at nearly 6000 ceramic fillings placed at least five and sometimes 10 years before.
However the result isn t as durable as other forms of fillings.
One of the strongest advantages of ceramic fillings compared to other types of filling materials is its ability to last several years.
Meanwhile well installed ceramic fillings can last up to 20 years or so in a patient s mouth which is certainly a blessing in numerous ways.