Dental Amalgam Fort Myers FL

Tooth Fillings by Porto Fino Dental

Dental amalgam is a commonly used dental filling that has been used for over 150 years. It is a mixture of mercury with at least one other metal. Amalgam has many advantages over other restorative material, such as low cost, strength, durability, and bacteriostatic effects.

Amalgam is used in dentistry for a number of reasons. It is relatively easy to use and manipulate during placement; it remains soft for a short time so it can be packed to fill any irregular volume, and then forms a hard compound.

Amalgam possesses greater longevity than other direct restorative materials, such as composite. On average, most amalgam restorations serve for 10 to 12 years, whereas resin-based composites serve for about half that time.

However, with recent improvements in composite material science and a better understanding of the technique-sensitivity of placement, it should be noted that this difference is decreasing.

There are circumstances in which composite (white fillings) serves better than amalgam; when amalgam is not indicated, or when a more conservative preparation would be beneficial, composite is the recommended restorative material.

These situations would include small occlusal restorations, in which amalgam would require the removal of a more sound tooth structure, as well as in “enamel sites beyond the height of contour.”

The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs has concluded that both amalgam and composite materials are considered safe and effective for tooth restoration.

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5 out of 5 stars based on 65 Amalgam Fillings reviews

Patient Review By Luis E. I

The office staff is one big happy and efficient family! Great care and concern and work is superlative.

- Luis E. I

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Patient Review By Elena C

Hoy estube en la oficina para una limpieza la atención fue genial gracias Gloria por su paciencia y profesionalismo y lo mismo para Dr Anda ,que es excelente

- Elena C

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Patient Review By Daina R

Very happy with Portofino Dental professionalism, service and thoroughness. Dental Hygienist Sara, does an excellent cleaning. Thank you, Sara

- Daina R

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Patient Review By Carlos R

This is a first class business with the best people!!! Just love them, we’ve become a family!!

- Carlos R

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Patient Review By Brenda S

Sarah was amazing! She was careful when cleaning my teeth explained everything with details. I was very comfortable and saw me right away 🙂 great service !

- Brenda S

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Patient Review By Juan B

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Patient Review By Tasha W

Excellent service

- Tasha W

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Patient Review By Jeffery H

I am so happy that I found Dr. Bocanegra. He and his staff are absolutely fantastic!

- Jeffery H

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Patient Review By Elizabeth C

Always a pleasure to take myself and my family for our routine dental care . Always accommodating for my schedule . Great Dentist (Dr. Bocanegra)

- Elizabeth C

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Patient Review By Kimberly A

Truly the Best Practice in town Dr. Bocanegra is the Best Dentist my Husband trusts no one else & we get 100% from Dr. Bocanegra and all staff every appointment as well as over the phone !!!

- Kimberly A

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Patient Review By Brian M

I truly appreciate the wonderful and personal care provided by Dr. Bocanegra and all at the office. From the moment I walk into your office the staff are warm, courteous and attentive. This is followed by the exam and treatment during which every step is thoroughly explained. I have full confidence in your practice and thank you for the care I have received each time.

- Brian M

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Patient Review By Carol W

Can’t say enough about this practice. Dr. Bocanegra is the best! Not only is he a wonderful dentist, he is concerned, thoughtful and caring. He deserves more than 5 stars ⭐️!

- Carol W

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Patient Review By Robert F

I would like to thank the staff member who helped us make our first appointment she explained the next available was not until August so I explained that we would call in a few days to schedule . As we were about to pull out of the parking lot I noticed that she came out side in the rain looking for us and explained that she could get us in the same day at 1 pm . I would like to thank her for taking her time and coming out to find us Excellent job and we had a great experience with the rest of the staff very helpful thank you again .

- Robert F

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Patient Review By Brenda W

I was very pleased with the entire staff and Dr. Boncanegra. They were all so friendly and helpful. I never felt anything from start to finish and have had no pain afterwards. He is absolutely great and cares about his patients. He explained everything he had to do in detail. I have never been to a better dentist and the first time I've never had any pain. Thanks to the entire staff!!! Brenda Williams, Ft. Myers, Fl.

- Brenda W

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Patient Review By Mike A

Dr. Bocanegra is a fantastic dentist, I have always hated going to dentist, don’t like anyone in my mouth, but he and his staff make it an easy experience

- Mike A

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Patient Review By Carol Jean W

I have referred my friends to this practice. I can’t say enough about Dr. Bocanegra’s concern for and care of his patients or for the quality of work he does. His entire staff are the same way. So glad we found him!

- Carol Jean W

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Patient Review By Carlos R

The Best people in the world, they care for My grand Kids and My wife that was always scared of Dentist(until she went to them). Two implants and I was working the same day!!!

- Carlos R

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Patient Review By Naomi T

I had a strong fear of going to the dentist, but after I lost a filling I realized that I had to do something about it. Recognizing my fear, the entire staff at Porto Fino supported me with soothing words and a strategy that involved gentle progress and anesthetic. Following the cap of my unfilled tooth, the real work had to be done - getting me to come to the dentist more often than once a decade. Here, my hero, Sarah D’Andrea, RDH, played a key role. With firm but gentle guidance and some ether, she brought me through a two stage complete cleaning. Today - was my first routine visit. I went with some fear, because I knew that I was not scheduled for anesthetic; however, the fear was misplaced. My gums are much healthier than they were, due to the previous cleaning and home-care guidance, and the work that needed to be done was soothed by good music and excellent professional care from Sarah. I scheduled my next appointment already, and I am not afraid at all. In fact, I look forward to it.

- Naomi T

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Patient Review By jimmie a

We just started with this dentist. We were really surprise by the way they took care of us. The whole staff was excellent and friendly. Dr. Bocanegra , he explain what he needed to do with my wife and myself. They are excellent and thank you for your service. Keep up the great work your staff and you do.

- jimmie a

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Patient Review By Rick G

I have been a patient of Dr. Bocanegra for several years. My experiences have been exceptional. My only regret is the I did not discover him 10 years ago. He is a "straight shooter". He recommends procedures only as needed, and goes out of his way to ensure that you remain comfortable as he performs the procedures. I'll never see any other dentist.

- Rick G

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