Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry refers to any dental procedure that repairs or replaces a tooth.

There can be two goals in restorative dentistry

Quite a few dental procedures fall under the category of restorative dentistry, such as :

Cavity filling : This is by far the most common restorative dental procedure.
Root canal : A root canal procedure may be required when a cavity goes deep enough into the tooth that it exposes the soft pulp inside the tooth.
When a tooth becomes damaged in some way, whether from severe decay or a crack or break in the tooth, it can be reinforced with a crown (otherwise known as a cap).
Dental implant : If you have a tooth that is missing or needs to be extracted due to severe decay or damage, it can be replaced with a dental implant. A dental implant is a complete artificial tooth and root system.
A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that is suspended between two crowns. Sometimes a bridge consists of a row of multiple teeth. The bridge is held in place by crowns placed over the existing teeth on either side of the bridge, or by dental implants.
If you don’t have enough healthy teeth in your mouth to function properly, dentures are a replacement option. Normally dentures consist of an entire arch of teeth. They can be removable dentures or implant supported fixed dentures.

Restorative dental procedures have many benefits, which is why they are some of the most commonly performed procedures by dentists.

Restore function : The biggest benefit of restorative procedures is that the functionality of your teeth is restored. You can eat and talk with relative ease because your teeth are healthy.
Eliminate pain : If you have a deep cavity or an infected tooth that needs a root canal, you have probably experienced severe pain related to these issues. Restorative procedures eliminate that pain by correcting the problem or removing the infection.
Improve appearance : Restorative procedures can make your teeth look better so that you can smile with confidence.
Prevent further dental issues : Correcting a dental issue as soon as it is detected can prevent it from getting worse or causing more dental issues. Having a cavity filled as soon as your dentist notices it can prevent it from leading to a root canal. A cavity that is ignored for too long can result in a tooth that can’t be saved that will need to be extracted and replaced.
Preserve jaw bone density : Replacing a missing tooth with an implant preserves the bone density in your jaw. If a tooth is missing, the bone of that once held it in place will start to reduce.After that, in order to replace it with an implant, a bone graft procedure will be required. It is best to replace a missing or unviable tooth right away to avoid bone loss.