Air Abrasion
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Resin Fillings
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The air abrasive system replaces a conventional dental drill in the preparation  of tooth surfaces when filling cavities. A thin, direct stream of aluminum oxide particles (driven by compressed air at high velocity) "blasts" away decay with virtually no loss of healthy tooth material. The technique is limited to use on cavities close to or on the surface, which makes it useful for about 80 percent of children and 40 percent of adults. |
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