What are the disadvantages of composite fillings?
After receiving a composite restoration, you may experience postoperative sensitivity. The materials may continue to cure over 48hours and this produces some post placement discomfort. Another disadvantage relates to the shade of composite fillings over time. The shade can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee or other staining foods. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities and are preferred in areas of aesthetic importance.
