Posterior Resin Filling placed after removing Amalgam & Recurrent Decay

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*The member who uploaded this photo has read and agreed to the RealSelf Photo Rules
Patient presented with a large old, leaky amalgam filling that allowed bacteria to leak under, causing recurrent decay. After removing the existing amalgam and all recurrent decay, the tooth was prepped for a resin tooth colored filling that was bonded into place.
Tags: teeth , decay , top view , amalgam , filling