What are direct and indirect dental fillings?

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Direct fillings (like amalgam or composite) are placed immediately in a cavity. Indirect fillings (like inlays or onlays) are fabricated outside of the mouth and then placed.

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Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.

Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.