Restorative Dentistry Hawthorn
What is Restorative Dentistry?
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Types of Restorative Dentistry
Dental Fillings
These are used to fill in a hole or space of a decayed tooth or fill in areas with erosion and excessive wear. First, the dentist will clean and removed the decayed portion of the tooth, then it will be filled in with either a composite or resin type of filling to protect the tooth from further damage.
Inlays and Onlays
These are used when a damaged or decayed tooth needs more than a filling, but part of the original tooth structure can be saved, avoiding the need for a crown. Inlays are used to cover the chewing surface of a tooth strengthen it, and can help a filled tooth look more natural. Onlays are used when the chewing surface of a tooth is removed to replace the missing part. They cover a larger area than an inlay, while allowing the original tooth to remain intact.
Crowns
Dental crowns are used when most of the tooth has been lost. They may also be used to protect a cracked or a weak tooth and is an option to save a small portion of the tooth and the original root. In some cases, a patient may receive an implant with a crown attached as a secure way to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
A dental crown is usually made of porcelain, a material that looks just like natural teeth, but may also be made of zirconia for teeth that need extra protection. Some cases where zirconia may be used are for patients who clench or grind their teeth or for back molars where chewing force is greater. On average, dental crowns can last 15 years and more, depending on oral hygiene practices, diet and general care of the crown.
Dental Bridge
Sometimes more than one tooth needs replacing. When this happens, we may consider a bridge, which consists of the crowns that replace the missing tooth (or teeth) and crowns that anchor the bridge from both sides of the missing tooth.
Who Needs Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry covers a large area of treatment, and so many people may benefit from restorative dentistry. Our dentists at Elevate Dental believe that the best treatment should preserve as much of your original teeth as possible. A thorough dental exam along with your input will help us determine which type of restorative dentistry is best for your situation. To determine, we may do the following:
Dental crowns are not good for wisdom teeth because they are too far back and difficult to manage and care for. If there is damage on a wisdom tooth, the best treatment is usually removal. Dental crowns also may not help repair loose teeth or a highly damaged tooth with little structure. Lastly, if there is severe gum disease, we may need to extract the tooth, or try to heal the gum disease and see if we can then use a crown.
Each patient is unique, and we understand that dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all. A thorough examination and knowing your history will help guide us to the treatment that is suitable for you your needs.
After Care for Restorative Dentistry
After Care for Restorative Dentistry
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