Restorative care, also known as restorative dentistry, focuses on restoring damaged or decayed teeth to their natural function and appearance. The goal is to preserve the health and integrity of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Types of Restorative Care
Dental Fillings: Repairing teeth damaged by decay or trauma with tooth-colored materials.
Crowns: Covering severely damaged teeth with a cap to restore function and appearance.
Bridges: Replacing missing teeth with artificial teeth anchored to adjacent teeth.
Dentures: Replacing multiple missing teeth with removable or fixed appliances.
Implants: Replacing missing teeth with artificial roots and crowns.
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings, also known as tooth fillings, are used to repair teeth damaged by decay, cracks, or trauma. The filling material is used to fill the cavity and restore the tooth’s natural shape and function.
Basically, Composite Fillings: Tooth-colored fillings made from a mixture of resin and glass particles.
Procedure for Dental Fillings
Anesthesia: Numbing the tooth and surrounding area to prevent pain.
Removing Decay: Removing the decayed or damaged portion of the tooth.
Preparing the Tooth: Shaping the tooth to accommodate the filling material.
Filling the Tooth: Filling the tooth with the chosen material.
Shaping and Polishing: Shaping and polishing the filling to match the surrounding tooth structure.
Benefits of Dental Fillings
Relieves Tooth sensitivity.: Fillings can help alleviate sensitivity caused by decay or damage.
Prevents Further Damage: Fillings can prevent further damage to the tooth and surrounding tissues.
Restores Tooth Function: Fillings can restore the tooth's natural function and chewing ability.
Improves Aesthetics: Tooth-colored fillings can improve the appearance of the tooth and overall smile.
