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Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and rebuilding damaged or missing teeth, helping patients regain the function, strength, and appearance of their smiles. Whether your teeth have been affected by decay, injury, or wear over time, restorative dental treatments can restore your oral health and improve your quality of life.
In this blog, we’ll explore the different types of restorative dental treatments available and how they can help rebuild your smile.
Restorative dentistry involves a range of treatments that repair or replace damaged teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. These treatments address issues such as cavities, fractures, and missing teeth, restoring both the function and aesthetics of your smile.
A dental bridge is a restorative option for patients who are missing one or more teeth. The bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth (called pontics) that are anchored to the surrounding natural teeth or dental implants. Dental bridges not only restore the appearance of your smile but also help maintain the proper alignment of your teeth, prevent shifting, and improve your ability to chew and speak.
A traditional dental bridge is supported by crowns that are placed on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap. The crowns anchor the bridge in place, providing stability and function. This type of bridge is ideal for patients with strong, healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth.
An implant-supported bridge uses dental implants rather than natural teeth to anchor the artificial teeth. This option is more stable and durable than traditional bridges, making it an excellent choice for patients who are missing multiple teeth in a row.
Dentures are removable prosthetic devices used to replace multiple missing teeth. There are two types of dentures: full dentures (which replace all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw) and partial dentures (which replace only a few missing teeth while preserving natural teeth). Dentures help restore your smile, improve your ability to chew and speak, and support facial structure.
Dental implants are widely regarded as the most effective and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. Implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it acts as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant has fused with the bone, a custom-made crown is attached, providing a permanent and natural-looking replacement for the missing tooth.