Fylling

Fylling is a Norwegian noun that denotes the act of filling or the substance that fills a space. The word comes from the verb fylle, with the noun-forming suffix -ing, and is used across several domains to describe both process and product.

In general use, fylling refers to something placed inside an empty space, cavity, or container. It can describe the content that fills a gap or the act of filling itself, such as when a container is filled with liquid or a cavity is filled with a material.

In dentistry,fyling refers specifically to a dental filling, an restoration used to repair a tooth damaged by decay or injury. Common materials include dental amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer, and ceramics. The procedure typically involves removing decay, preparing the cavity, and restoring the tooth’s function and shape. Longevity, aesthetics, and potential allergies or sensitivities are considerations in choosing a material.

In cooking and food preparation, fylling means stuffing or filling used inside pastries, dumplings, sandwiches, or vegetables. Fylling can be savory or sweet and may consist of ingredients such as meat, cheese, vegetables, legumes, or fruit, often seasoned and bound with sauces, eggs, or starches.

In manufacturing and packaging, fylling refers to the process of filling containers with liquids, powders, or pastes. Filling equipment ranges from simple manual devices to automated machines and is a key step in bottling, canning, and packaging lines.

See also: filling (disambiguation), dental filling, stuffing, filler material.