Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing damaged or missing teeth. In addition to removing and repairing cavities, these dentists also treat various other oral diseases. They also specialize in treating individuals who need dental repairs due to trauma or injury. Endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics are all included in this area of dentistry. Because many patients require complex care, they may require treatment from many specialists. Restoring the teeth's function is one objective, while restoring their aesthetics is the second, depending on the situation.

Significance:

• Restorative treatments assist in keeping the teeth aligned by eliminating the gaps.
• Replacing teeth helps maintain good dental hygiene and avoid plaque buildup.
• Missing teeth impair health, looks, and self-esteem.
• In addition to preserving teeth, restorative procedures can also restore the natural appearance, shape, and feel of a patient's smile by:
• Damaged teeth get revived by using dental fillings or bonding.
• Replacing lost tooth structure using restorations like inlays, onlays, crowns, or fillings.
• Completely replacing lost teeth using artificial restorations, such as dental implants, bridges, or dentures.

Type of Treatments:

Crowns:

A crown is the best option for those who have fractured or decayed teeth. A crown resembles the form of an actual tooth. Strengthening and protecting your teeth is the primary purpose of this procedure. A skilled professional creates the crown in a dental lab after your dentist prepares the tooth and takes an imprint. Finally, the dentist cements the crown to the injured tooth.

Dental Implants:

When a person loses a tooth, dental implants are an option. A dental implant mimics the appearance and feel of a natural tooth. Implants have a metal anchor and an artificial tooth, like a crown. The anchor made up of titanium acts like a tooth's root inside the jawbone. Following the insertion of the anchor, an artificial tooth sits on top of the inserted Implant.

Dental Bridges:

Dental bridges are restorations that encompass three or more teeth completely. Unlike dental implants, which may replace an entire row of teeth, two natural teeth are needed to "bridge the gap" on either side of a lost one. Bridges are required when severe dental disease, lost teeth, or extractions are the case. 

Dental bridges are less expensive than implants and need less healing time, but they do not have the same natural appearance. Additionally, they are more likely to break or deteriorate than implants are.

Cavity Fillings:

In terms of restorative dentistry, dental fillings are the most prevalent. Fillings can last several years and look and operate like a natural tooth placed by an experienced dentist, using suitable materials and techniques.

Dentures:

When a person loses multiple teeth in a single bite, dentures are the best option to replace them. In complete tooth loss due to gum disease or advanced dental decay, a set of bespoke dentures is a standard treatment.

Patients can pick from five varieties of dentures. These include complete dentures, fixed or removable partial dentures, implant-retained dentures, and immediate dentures.  

Composite Bonding:

You can employ composite bonding to correct cosmetic issues such as broken, chipped, or yellowed teeth. In contrast to crowns and veneers, this procedure involves the removal of just a little portion of the natural tooth. Complex material is chemically bonded to your teeth during the treatment.

Inlays and Onlays:

Inlays and Onlays are partial restorations made of tooth-colored material or gold that replace tiny sections of missing or damaged teeth. They are less intrusive than crowns and use indirect restorative materials.

Restorative dentistry tips:

• Two times every day, properly brush your teeth.
• Brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush can help you get rid of plaque while also doing some restorative work.
• Floss daily around your teeth, dental implants, crowns, and bridges.
• Avoid chewing on meals that are too firm or sticky. These can damage implants, bridges, and crowns.
• The use of an antibacterial mouthwash can help battle plaque bacteria surrounding restorative work.