Restorative dentistry

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth. These procedures help improve oral health and function. Common dental restorations include crowns, bridges and implants.

What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing or replacing teeth. The main goal of restorative dentistry is to improve oral health and chewing function.
General dentists — sometimes called family dentists — perform restorative dentistry. Examples of restorative dental procedures include crowns, bridges, implants and dentures.


Who needs restorative dentistry?

You may need restorative dentistry if you have:
  • Cavities/tooth decay.
  • Damaged or broken teeth.
  • Missing teeth.

Why is restorative dentistry important?

Restorative dentistry gives you the best chance at long-lasting oral health. Your dentist can help restore your smile to full function by fixing damaged or decayed teeth. This improves your ability to eat, speak and chew.


Procedure Details


What are the types of dental restoration?

There are several different types of dental restorations, depending on your unique oral health needs:


Dental Filling/ Cavity Filling

Tooth fillings are a type of treatment used to replace tooth structure that has been lost due to decay or trauma.
In a Dental filling the decayed and damaged portion of the tooth is removed and a dental material is placed to prevent further damage and restore function and appearance. The replacement material may be made of porcelain, glass ionomer, composite resin, gold, or silver amalgam.

Crown

Dental crowns are the cap like structures which are placed above the tooth serving different functions like chewing, grinding, protection for the underlying teeth, strength to the underlying tooth, esthetics and for smile.

Tooth crowns are predominantly of the following types

  • Cavity detection
  • Dental fillings and tooth preparations
  • Treating tooth sensitivity

Each crown has their own advantages and disadvantages, but metal free crowns like (zirconium, e max & bruxzir) are more commonly in use now a day.
Factors which decide the cost of these dental crowns/ tooth crowns/ dental caps/crown cost usually vary according to quality of the material, strength of the material & how close it is to the natural teeth.

Dentures

Dentures serve as a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are of two types - complete and partial. Complete dentures are advised when all the teeth in the oral cavity are missing, whereas partial dentures are used when some teeth remain.
Dentures are custom-made for each patient and help restore the appearance and functions of the oral cavity. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. When all your teeth are lost facial muscles can sag, making you look older. They help fill out the appearance of your face and facial profile.