Cosmetic and restorative dentistry are two branches of dental care that provide specialist treatment for your teeth. It is important to understand what type of procedure you require when you seek dental treatment.
Typically, we recommend restorative dental treatments to the patients who come to our Danvers dental office following an injury or a disease related to their teeth. Restorative dental procedures are designed to replace damaged or missing teeth. The goal of restorative dentistry is to restore the natural shape, look, and function of the teeth and save the remaining teeth.
While the end result may also improve the overall appearance of the teeth and smile, the underlying purpose of restorative treatment is to repair the teeth. In comparison, cosmetic dental treatments fulfill aesthetic requirements that are not medically necessary.
So, if you are wondering how and where to get restorative dental treatment, our expert dental team at Danvers Aesthetic Family Dentistry is here to guide you through the different procedures, their functions, and their costs.
Dental restoration treats missing, fractured, weakened, or decayed teeth through full replacement or a restoration procedure. The treatment aims to recover the function of the tooth or teeth and protect the remaining structure and teeth. Restorative dentistry focuses on:
Replacing a missing tooth or missing teeth with artificial restorations
Restoring missing parts of the tooth structure
Repairing damage to the tooth
Our expert dentists have a long experience helping patients identify areas where restorative dental treatment is necessary and preparing them for the procedure. In this specific branch of dental treatment, we also include procedures from different fields depending on the patient’s needs, including periodontics (gum treatment), prosthodontics (artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth), and endodontics (treating the soft tissues inside the tooth). Therefore, your dentist may also work with a specialist periodontist to provide better restorative dental treatment for gum disease, for example.
Restorative dental treatment can use and fabricate materials for dental replacement and restoration. Some of the most common materials we use include:
Ceramics
Composites
Polymers
Denture base resins
Metals
Amalgam alloys
Glass ionomers
Noble and base metals
After a restorative dental treatment, we recommend adjusting your drinking and eating habits for at least 24 hours, focusing on soft and cold food. Your teeth may be too sensitive to heat. For temporary restoration, we provide flossing guidelines to reduce the risk of dislodgment.
Restorative dental procedures can vary greatly depending on your requirements. Some of the most popular solutions for restorative dental treatments are dentures, bridges, fillings, crowns, and implants. Your dentist can advise on the best restorative treatment for your teeth.
Fillings are by far the most common procedure when it comes to dental restoration. Dentists schedule an appointment to apply filling when they notice cavities. You can also request an appointment to repair or replace an existing filling. Fillings are typically made of noble and base metal and amalgam alloy, or composite resin.
Crowns and bridges often require more than one appointment to prepare the remaining teeth and create an impression of the teeth. They can be made of porcelain, resin, and metal. Crowns and bridges are recommended to restore the shape and strength of your teeth, and replace a missing tooth.
Dentures are removable replacement teeth that can replace a part of or all of your teeth. Full and partial dentures are necessary for individuals for have lost many teeth as a result of severe injury, decay, disease, or even old age. Your dentist can suggest different types of dentures depending on your needs and health condition. Dentures are typically made of resin and can combine metal attachments. The procedure is non-invasive. in some cases, the dentures can be inserted on the same day.
Dental implants, on the other hand, provide permanent replacement teeth. They are attached directly to the jawbone. They are made of titanium and inserted into the jawbone. The implant is covered with an attachment that will behave as an anchor tooth to attach a dental bridge. It is a long procedure that requires multiple surgeries and a long recovery time.
