Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and replacing damaged or missing teeth to restore function, health, and aesthetics. It overlaps with aesthetic dentistry but primarily aims to improve oral health and bite functionality.
Common Restorative Dentistry Procedures
- Dental Fillings: Used to treat cavities and minor tooth decay, often with tooth-colored composite materials.
- Dental Crowns: Caps placed over damaged or weakened teeth to restore strength and appearance.
- Bridges: Fixed prosthetic devices that replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth.
- Dental Implants: Titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to support artificial teeth.
- Dentures: Partial or full sets of removable artificial teeth for patients missing multiple teeth.
- Root Canal Therapy: Treats infections within the tooth’s pulp, saving the natural tooth from extraction.
- Inlays and Onlays: Custom restorations used for moderate tooth decay or damage, often made of porcelain or composite resin.
