Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry refers to the saving/restoring of natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. Or it is the study, diagnosis and integrated management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures and the rehabilitation of the dentition to functional and aesthetic requirements of the individual. This procedure includes dental fillings, post and core, crown and bridges, Inlays and On lays etc. Dental Fillings are the most common type of dental restoration. Teeth can be filled with gold, silver amalgam, or tooth-colored plastic materials called composite resin fillings. Crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, to hold a bridge in place or to cover a dental implant. Bridges are false teeth that are designed to “bridge” the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Bridges can be anchored on either side by crowns and cemented permanently into place. Implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants are actually a small post made of metal that are placed into the bone socket where teeth are missing. The implant is covered with a replacement tooth called a crown.