Restorative Dentistry
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on rebuilding or replacing damaged or missing teeth. This is used to treat tooth decay, tooth fractures, tooth loss, and other dental problems. Restorative dentistry is an important part of improving the health and appearance of your teeth and allowing you to enjoy daily activities such as eating, smiling and speaking.
What is the purpose of restorative dentistry?
The goal of restorative dentistry is to improve the function and aesthetics of teeth. Damaged or missing teeth can make it difficult to eat, speak and smile. Restorative dentistry can help restore these functions by repairing or replacing these teeth.
How is Restorative Dentistry Done?
Restorative dentistry procedures begin with your dentist removing decayed or damaged tissue and then placing a material to fill or cover the gap. The filling or crown is custom shaped and polished to match the tooth color or the color of your natural teeth.
Types of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry includes a variety of procedures such as:
- Fillings: Small, tooth-colored fillings used to repair tooth decay or other damage.
- Veneers: Larger, tooth-colored crowns used to cover damaged or missing teeth.
- Crowns: Even larger, tooth-colored crowns used to completely cover and support damaged or missing teeth.
- Bridges: A series of crowns used to connect two or more missing teeth.
- Dentures: Removable dental prostheses used for patients who are missing all or some of their teeth.
