A Look into Common Types of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dental treatment is any treatment meant to restore your tooth to health. You will receive top-quality dental work when you visit Dr. Harpreet Aulakh at Smile365 Dental in Langley City, British Columbia.
Restorative Dentistry: What is it?
In plain and easy-to-understand language, restorative dentistry is a type of dentistry that includes any treatment aimed at repairing or restoring damaged oral structures. Restorative treatments include fillings, dental implants, and bridges. These are widespread forms of restorative dentistry, but many other services exist. When a dental treatment’s purpose is to restore the appearance or function of oral structures, this would be considered a cosmetic dental service. Treatments under this “umbrella” include teeth whitening treatments and porcelain veneers.
Most Common Restorative Dental Treatments
While things can vary from situation to situation, there are a few restorative dental treatments that are generally considered the most common. Here is a brief description of some of the most common restorative treatments available.
- Fillings: Regarded as the most common restorative treatment performed by dentists, a filling is used to repair and stabilize a tooth that has been damaged by decay. Today, fillings are mostly amalgam and metal-free, but you may still find a dentist in your area who offers metal fillings.
- Dental Crown: This is a tooth-shaped (and colored) “cap” placed over a tooth for protection. A dental crown may be the next step when a tooth has suffered so much decay that a filling will not stabilize it. Once all the decay has been removed from a tooth and it has been shaped to allow for a proper fit of the crown, the crown will be placed.
- Bonding: When you have a chipped or broken tooth, your dentist can perform a dental bonding treatment to restore the tooth. Bonding is performed using a composite material, which is very similar to that used for a fillings, and is physically applied and bonded to the damaged tooth.
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