Fillings are one of the most common treatments performed to repair decayed teeth and cavities caused by caries. There are quite a few choices, when it comes to filling material. On the left hand side are the different kinds of fillings listed, on the right hand side their description. Please match the descriptions and the names of the fillings that match. Dental fillings help restore a tooth that has been damaged by caries. They are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth. Even teeth that have been worn down, for example from grinding, can be restored with a filling. Following is more information in fillings.