Tooth Restorations

Tooth restorations are dental procedures aimed at repairing or replacing damaged, decayed, or missing teeth to restore their function, aesthetics, and overall oral health. Some common tooth restoration services include:

1. Dental Fillings: Fillings are used to repair teeth affected by cavities or minor damage. They are typically made of materials such as amalgam, composite resin, gold, or porcelain and are placed directly into the prepared cavity to restore the tooth’s structure and function.
2. Dental Crowns: Crowns, also known as caps, are custom-made restorations that cover the entire visible surface of a tooth above the gumline. They are used to strengthen and protect weakened or damaged teeth, restore their shape and size, and improve their appearance.
3. Dental Bridges: Bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. Bridges restore chewing function, maintain proper bite alignment, and prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting out of place.
4. Dentures: Dentures are removable prosthetic devices used to replace multiple missing teeth. They can be full dentures, which replace all teeth in an arch, or partial dentures, which replace several missing teeth and attach to remaining natural teeth or dental implants.
5. Inlays and Onlays: Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations used to repair larger areas of tooth decay or damage. They are typically made of porcelain or composite resin and are fabricated in a dental laboratory before being bonded to the tooth surface.

Tooth restorations play a crucial role in preserving oral health, restoring function and aesthetics, and improving quality of life for patients with damaged or missing teeth. The appropriate type of restoration depends on factors such as the extent of damage, location of the tooth, and patient’s oral health needs and preferences.