Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry

Restorative dentistry involves changing the appearance and functionality of teeth by using dental restorative materials. It is performed when the teeth are damaged, discolored, decayed or need to be reshaped. Some of the common restorative procedures are dental implants, porcelain veneers, ceramic and composite fillings, crowns and bridges, bonding, and full mouth reconstruction.

Dental Implants

Implants are commonly used to replace lost teeth. They are very strong and durable and can be made to look exactly like one's natural teeth. Getting dental implants would improve overall oral health as compared to having missing teeth. They would prevent shifting of teeth, changing of the shape of the jawbone, and loosening of the roots of the teeth from the bone socket. Biting and chewing food or any hard substances wouldn't cause any damage to them.

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are thin wafer-like structures which are bonded to the surface of teeth. They can make discolored teeth look whiter. Minor cracks and chipping can also be repaired using them. One of the major advantages of veneers is that they can bring about a change in the shape and size of a tooth. When teeth have large gaps between them, veneers can be used to eliminate that gap. Also, short teeth can be made to look longer, and misalignment issues can be resolved using them.

White Filling

Fillings are used to cover cavities in teeth. They help restore the natural tooth structure and also prevent the decaying of the tooth. Two types of white fillings are used by dentists, namely composite and porcelain fillings. They are known to be very durable, and they do not wear out easily due to the grinding of teeth (bruxism) or chewing of hard substances. Moreover, they are hard to notice as they are made to match the exact shade of the tooth.

Crowns and Bridges

Crowns are cap-like structures which are used to fully cover damaged teeth. They have both aesthetic and functional properties that can help whiten discolored teeth and repair cracks, chipping, and dental fractures.

Bridges are used to replace lost teeth. They can be made to look exactly like natural teeth and are bonded in the gap where a tooth has gone missing. They are attached to two crowns on either side that help support the dental bridge.

Full Mouth Reconstruction

Full mouth reconstruction is applicable to a patient who has multiple simultaneous dental issues such as missing teeth, cavities, malocclusion, discolored teeth, infection to the gums, worn-out restorations, etc. It is a restorative treatment program that is composed of custom-selected procedures all done to restore total oral health. The major aspect of full mouth reconstruction is aligning misaligned teeth. For this purpose, either braces or Invisalign aligners are used.