Trusted medical platform in Jordan
A light-cure filling is a direct restoration made of tooth-coloured composite resin, placed inside the cavity in layers, with each layer hardened in seconds by a visible blue light. The name refers to the curing method, not to a type of radiation: the light used is neither an X-ray nor a laser, and it does not treat the decay itself — it triggers the material to set.
Its main advantage is that it bonds chemically to tooth tissue, so the dentist can remove only the decayed part and preserve as much sound structure as possible instead of cutting a wide retentive cavity. It also matches tooth shade, is used in both front and back teeth, and serves well for repairing a small fracture at the corner of a front tooth or closing small defects and stained pits.
Its limits must be stated plainly. A composite filling does not whiten a tooth, and — importantly — it does not lighten during later whitening sessions. Anyone who bleaches their teeth after having front fillings placed may find the restoration now looks darker than the surrounding tooth and needs replacement. Composite also stains gradually with coffee, tea, spiced tea and smoking, and its margins may darken over time. It is not the most durable choice for very large cavities under heavy bite forces or in people who grind at night; in those situations ceramic restorations or a crown are considered. It does not prevent new decay, does not correct crowding, and cannot restore a damaged nerve.
Success depends heavily on technique: isolating the tooth and keeping the field dry, placing layers of the correct thickness, curing adequately, then adjusting the bite and polishing. This is why results differ between cases, and why service life is better predicted by quality of work, oral hygiene and bite load than by any fixed number of years.
Whether this particular material suits you is decided by clinical examination and radiographs — the site and size of the cavity, how close it lies to the gum or the nerve, and your occlusion. Your dentist may recommend a different material or an indirect restoration if tooth loss is extensive.
The tooth is examined and a radiograph reviewed when needed, and the shade is selected before work begins and before the tooth dehydrates — a dry tooth looks lighter than it truly is, which leads to a wrong shade.
The tooth is anaesthetised when needed and isolated with a rubber dam or cotton rolls and suction. Isolation is not optional: any saliva or moisture on the bonding surface weakens adhesion and leads to leakage and stained margins.
Decayed tissue is removed as conservatively as possible, then enamel and dentine are conditioned with an etchant and a dedicated adhesive to prepare them for bonding. A protective liner is placed if the cavity is deep and close to the pulp.
The material is placed in thin increments, each cured with the blue light for a defined number of seconds, and the surface anatomy and cusps are sculpted to mimic a natural tooth. In front teeth, several shades may be layered to reproduce translucency.
You bite on articulating paper, any high spot is reduced, and the restoration is polished through successive grits until smooth and glossy — a rough surface stains faster and accumulates more plaque.
Tell your dentist if you plan to whiten your teeth: the correct sequence is whitening first, then placing front fillings to match the final shade — doing the reverse leaves the restoration darker than its surroundings. Also mention any previous reaction to local anaesthetic or latex, your chronic conditions and medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and night-time grinding, which changes the material recommendation. No fasting is needed, but a light meal is sensible since you will avoid eating until the anaesthetic wears off. Brush before the appointment, and if you smoke or drink a lot of coffee and tea, ask how this will affect staining so your expectations are realistic before work begins.
You may chew on a composite filling the same day once the anaesthetic has worn off, but start cautiously on the treated side. Expect mild sensitivity to cold or pressure that settles within a few days to two weeks. Cut back on coffee, tea, deeply coloured drinks and smoking during the first days, and keep brushing twice daily and flossing, since the margins of a restoration are where secondary decay begins. Do not use your teeth to open packaging, bite nails or crush ice, and avoid biting hard objects with a restored front tooth. If you grind at night, discuss a night guard to protect the restoration. Contact your dentist promptly if you develop: persistent or night-waking throbbing pain, sharp increasing pain on biting, gum or facial swelling or fever, marked sensitivity that has not settled after two weeks, or a rough, fractured or partly lost filling.
Usually 20 to 40 minutes per tooth, and up to about an hour for multi-layered, multi-shade front restorations.
Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan is a Consultant in Oral & Dental Surgery and the founder of Arafat Dental Clinics in Tabarbour, Amman. He earned his Bachelor of Denta…
Saud Abu Jamaa practises dentistry at Tabibak Dental Clinics Sahab, Sahab, Amman. The practice provides dentistry, fillings, root canal treatment and veneers. A…
Dr Omar Bardaweel is a dentist in Jerash. His medical-platform profile lists a dental surgery degree from the University of Jordan in 2000, implant dentistry st…
Dr. Mohammad Khaled Nofal practices dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and dental implant care at Fifth Circle in Amman. His clinical work includes crowns, bridges, …
Mohammad Saleh Abu Sbeit practises dentistry at Dr Mohammad Saleh Abu Sbeit Dental Clinic, Adel Al Qasim Complex, third floor, 220 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, …
Dr. Ghadeer Jamal Al Smadi is a dentist practising at her private clinic in downtown Ajloun, opposite the petrol station on the second floor. Contact the clinic…
Omima Obiedat practises dentistry in Irbid’s New Amman Bus Complex area at Jumaa Center near Hayat Irbid Hall. Advertised care includes root canals, tooth-colou…
Osama Ghazi Al Ziadat practises dentistry at Dr Osama Ghazi Al Ziadat Orthodontics Clinic, Ziadat Centre, 74 Amer Bin Malek Street, Khalda, Amman. The practice …
Dr Banan Alhawamdeh is a dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She practices on Wakalat Street in Sweifieh…
Adnan Al Akhras holds a clinical master’s degree in paediatric dentistry from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Alakhras Dental welcomes childre…
Dr Rema Salameh is a dentist at office104 on the first floor of Ibn Al Nafis Medical Complex in Abu Nseir. She provides oral and dental consultations, with care…
Fares Al Majali has a dental practice at Near The Specialty Hospital, Amman. Use the professional contact to arrange symptom assessment, review previous investi…
Baker Abu Rashed practises dentistry near Culture Circle in Irbid, on Wasfi Al Tal Street. His practice covers implants and fixed prosthetic restorations using …
Dania Adel Awwad is listed on Gardens Dental Implant Center’s official team page with a role in restorative dentistry. The practice is on the first floor of Sha…
Dr Bahaa Khattab practises dentistry at FirstMed Medical Complex in Shmeisani, Amman. He completed a diploma in dental implants at the University of Jordan. His…
Abeer Ammouri is a dentist practicing at Ibn Khaldoun Street, Amman. This profile provides the professional practice contact and reception timetable for consult…
Dr. Yola Kovalenko is recognized as one of the distinguished medical professionals in the field of dentistry. She graduated from Luhansk State Medical Universit…
Fadi Ibrahim is a dentist in Amman whose practice focuses on periodontal disease and dental implants. The center is on the first floor of Building71 in Dahiyet …
Dr Rakan Rawashdeh is an orthodontist practicing at Kan Zaman Complex in Abu Nseir. He offers orthodontic consultations and assessment of tooth alignment and bi…
Dr. Raad Al Maaita is a dentist and graduate of Jordan University of Science and Technology. His Zarqa clinic receives patients for dental examination and asses…
Safa Al Dalahmeh practises dentistry at Dental Spot Clinic, Yathrib Street, opposite Arab Bank, near the standards institution, Dabouq, Amman. The practice prov…
Ibrahim Jamal Khalifeh practises dentistry at Dr Ibrahim Jamal Khalifeh Centre, 109 Sharif Nasser Bin Jameel Street, Amman. The practice provides dental examina…
Ghada Haddad practices dentistry at Hanania Complex 1, 11 Suleiman Al Hadidi Street, Fifth Circle, Amman. Contact the practice to arrange consultation about den…
Sanaa Qasem practices dentistry at Al Watan Street, Amman. Contact the practice to arrange consultation about dental or gum symptoms and oral health. Confirm cl…
Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat has extensive professional experience in dentistry dating back to 2007. His career spans both academic and clinical practice across Europe …
Taghreed Al Jabari practices dentistry at Zahran Street, Fifth Circle, Amman. Contact the practice to arrange consultation about dental or gum symptoms and oral…
Raghas Khasawneh is a dentist in Irbid with the Jordanian Board in Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology and a bachelor’s degree from Jordan University of Scie…
Najla Maher Ghalayini practices dentistry at iDentist Dental Care in Khalda, on the fourth floor of the Arab Bank building on Wasfi Al Tal Street. Contact the p…
Yousef Zamel is a dentist whose Khalda clinic advertises fillings, root canal care, restorations and whitening. Reception is on the first floor of 39 Amer Bin M…
Dr. Azmeh Muneer Al Bustami is a dentist with 25 years of experience working in Amman and Aqaba. At her current clinic in Amman’s Seventh Circle, she provides i…
There are currently 30 doctor profiles linked to Light Cure Fillings on ClinicsJo. Review the listed services and contact the practice to confirm availability with the doctor and branch you choose.
Start with an available doctor's profile and use the contact or booking options shown there. Confirm the service, practice location and appointment time with the clinic. If this list is empty, broaden your search using the directory links on this page.
Ask the practice for the current price and what it includes. A consultation fee shown on a profile is not necessarily the price of a procedure, tests or follow-up. Confirm any additional charges and insurance arrangements before your visit.
No clinic on ClinicsJo has published a price for Light Cure Fillings yet, so we do not quote an estimated figure. What is published is the consultation fee: free consultation (profiles: 1); 5–10 JOD (profiles: 14). The doctor sets the treatment price after assessing your case.
Other doctor profiles with a published fee: 10.
Expected duration (from the procedure guide): Usually 20 to 40 minutes per tooth, and up to about an hour for multi-layered, multi-shade front restorations.
Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the doctor and clinic profiles on this page.
The figures above were published by the clinics and doctors themselves on ClinicsJo and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the all-inclusive price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo
