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.
Ceramic filling last.
The other type of white filling is the ceramic filling sometimes called a porcelain filling.
Ceramic fillings are made with a type of porcelain and may last 15 years or longer.
How long do porcelain fillings last.
However the result isn t as durable as other forms of fillings.
Composite fillings tend to last between 5 to 10 years while amalgam fillings can last between 10 to 15 years.
Composite fillings use plastic to be flexible and ceramic for toughness.
In comparison ceramic fillings can last up to 20 years if they are taken care of properly.
On average composite fillings tend to last 5 to 10 years while amalgam fillings last from 10 to 15 years.
One of the strongest advantages of ceramic fillings compared to other types of filling materials is its ability to last several years.
However further research will need to be done before dentists can claim that composite fillings last for over 10 years on average.
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It showed that survival rates were between 92 and 95 at five years but still about 91 at 10 years.
Porcelain fillings are highly durable.
One 2016 study looked at nearly 6000 ceramic fillings placed at least five and sometimes 10 years before.