What are Restorative Dentistry Treatments?

Restorative dentistry treatments focus on restoring dental health and improving aesthetics. These treatments focus on improving bite alignment, eliminating dental pain, and addressing dental damage.

Restorative dentistry treatments are often performed after a patient has cavities. With cavities, a dental filling may be used to restore the tooth’s structural integrity. If the tooth is severely damaged, a partial crown or full crown may also be placed.

What are Dental Implants?

Dr. Smith explains that dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. Unlike dentures, dental implants are permanently attached to the jawbone and they don’t move or shift in place when eating or talking.

Dental implants are titanium rods that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. The titanium rod fuses with the jawbone as it heals. Titanium is biocompatible, so the body won’t reject it.

Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

Dental implants can be an excellent option for people who have suffered tooth loss due to injury, gum disease, or other issues. The implant procedure can restore both the function and the appearance of your smile. Our dentists can determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants during a consultation.

What are the benefits of restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry refers to any dental procedure performed to restore the health, function, and esthetics of your smile. Restorative dentistry procedures may include tooth-colored fillings to restore teeth affected by cavities, or porcelain crowns that are used to repair teeth that are cracked, broken, fractured, weakened, or have large fillings.

Restorative dentistry procedures help patients avoid the need for more invasive procedures like root canals, dental implants, tooth extractions, and bridges.

What restorative dental treatments are available?

- Fillings: Damaged teeth can be restored using fillings. This common restorative dental treatment involves removing decay and affected tooth structure, then filling the cavity with a restorative material. Fillings can be made from several different materials, including gold, silver, composite resin, porcelain, and more.

- Dental crowns: A dental crown is a custom-fitted restoration that will cover the entire tooth. Dental crowns will protect teeth from further damage. Teeth that are severely damaged or decayed may require dental crowns.

- Dental bridges: Dental bridges are used when a patient is missing several teeth. The bridge will span the gap where the teeth are missing.

- Dental implants: Dental implants are a permanent restorative dental treatment. Dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Implants can be restored with dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures.

- Dentures: Dentures are a removable prosthetic that can be used to replace several teeth, a full arch, or full mouth.

How do I know if I need restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is used to treat existing dental problems. Dr. [name of Dr.] will use restorative dentistry treatments to fix tooth decay, chipped teeth, or a broken tooth.

Restorative dentistry restores your smile to its full health and strength. Dr. [name of Dr.] may use restorative dentistry treatments like fillings, crowns, bridges, and dental implants.

How much do restorative dentistry procedures cost?

The cost of restorative dentistry procedures will depend on the materials and procedures that will work best for your specific needs. There are many options available for each procedure, so costs can vary greatly. It’s best to talk to your dental team about all of your financial options so that you can make the best choice for your oral health.