Dental fillings
The most common reason for dental fillings is very advanced dental caries that can no longer be stopped. If dental caries has advanced from the tooth’s enamel deeper to the dentine, the tooth has to be filled.
Facts about dental fillings
- Dental filling refers to the removal of a cavity from the dental tissue and replacing it with filling.
- In dental fillings, several materials can be used, such as composite resin, ceramic material, glass ionomer cement, amalgam or gold.
- The price of dental fillings varies according to the used method and material. The dentist will recommend the most suitable material and filling method.
During the dental check-up, you will get an assessment of the health of your mouth and teeth from the dentist, as well as a recommendation for further measures. A dental check-up is a painless examination, and there is no need to do any treatment in connection with it.
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First, the dentist will remove the dental tissue damaged by caries from the tooth using a manual instrument or a drill. If the dentine has only minor damage, the drill is not needed. It is sometimes possible to use a laser.
After the removal of the dental tissue, the dentist will treat the hole that is created with a treatment agent so that the filling sticks. After the duration of the effect, the tooth is rinsed and dried.
The dentist places the filling into the tooth and adjusts the filling to fit the occlusion using a micromotor drill. The filling adjustment is checked using an articulating foil, which shows whether the filling must be further adjusted.
Materials used in filling
Currently, most fillings are made of composite resin. Ceramic particles, fillers, are often added to the composite resins to improve the durability of the filling.
A glass ionomer filling may be used in milk teeth, fillings in the gumline and under the composite resin. Amalgam fillings in the back teeth are durable, but rarely used nowadays.
Porcelain is also durable and aesthetic filling material. At some clinics, Hammas Mehiläinen’s dentist can manufacture ceramic Cerec fillings and crowns in a single visit.
It usually only takes one appointment to fill the tooth, but several appointments may be needed for manufacturing ceramic and gold fillings.
The price of dental fillings
The price of tooth filling varies according, for example, to the used method and material. The dentist will recommend the most suitable material and filling method. For more information about the price of filling, please see our price list.
Book an appointment with a dentist from Mehiläinen’s appointment booking service or by calling our customer service on 010 273 8000. (local network rate/mobile charge)
As of March 15, 2023, the polyclinic fee does not have to be paid after more than five reception visits during the calendar year. After the fifth payment, the polyclinic fee is €0 for visits for the rest of the calendar year.
If you visit our clinic and do not pay for your appointment using the available payment methods, we will send you an invoice for your appointment. The invoicing fee is EUR 5.20.
If the procedure is booked with a specialist dentist, the prices are increased by 30%.
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Service | Mobile Benefit price | Price estimate |
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Dental check-up | 51,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 81,00 € | |
Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 88,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118,00 € | |
Children and young people dental check-up Prices include the clinic fee (€33.90). Book a dental check-up for children and young people Prices 165,75–232,75 €, without Kela reimbursement 185,90–252,90 € | 165,75 € Without Kela reimbursement 185,90 € | |
Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 95,00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €86. | 106,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 115,00 € |
Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Book an appointment for tartar removal Explore different payment methods Prices 126,00–171,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 134,00–189,00 € | from 126,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 134,00 € | |
Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € | |
Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Explore different payment methods Prices 271,00–693,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 271,00–750,00 € | from 271,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 271,00 € | |
Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Explore different payment methods Prices 598,00–755,00 € | from 598,00 € No Kela reimbursement | |
Chipped tooth Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € | |
Tooth extraction Explore different payment methods Prices 105,00–709,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 115,00–771,00 € | from 105,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115,00 € | |
Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Book an appointment for a free whitening consultation Prices 95,00–436,00 € | from 95,00 € No Kela reimbursement | |
Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. Book an appointment for a whitening consultation. | Free Kela reimbursement deducted from the price | |
Anaesthesia Prices 36,00–37,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 39,00–40,00 € | from 36,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 39,00 € |
Frequently asked questions
A dental filling usually lasts for several years, but it depends on the material used and the quality of the dentist’s work. The dentist can assess the condition of the filling and recommend a replacement if it is worn or damaged.
The price of dental fillings starts from EUR 85.70, but the price depends on the used material and method. In some cases, dental fillings may be more expensive if, for example, the tooth is difficult to reach or special expertise is required. A more detailed price list can be found under the section “Price list and payment”.
Dental fillings are usually done under local anaesthesia, so the procedure is not painful. The dentist will do their best to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
Dental fillings are important because decayed tooth tissue cannot heal on its own. The decay must be removed and filled to preserve the health and function of the tooth.