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Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
The main goal of restorative dentistry is, exactly as the name suggests, to “restore” the functionality of the teeth and bite. By that, we mean that the teeth should once again allow for full biting and chewing functionality which may have been affected by damage or decay.
Although utility is the primary goal, restorative dentistry now allows for smiles to be brought back to their full splendour.
Extractions
Our philosophy and treatment goal is, and always has been, the preservation of natural teeth. There are circumstances, however, where an extraction becomes unavoidable; situations where teeth are so severely damaged by trauma, decay or periodontal disease that they simply cannot be saved.
In such cases, as a last resort, the damaged teeth are removed to protect the health of the adjacent teeth, bone or soft tissue. Tooth extraction is always presented as a part of a larger rehabilitative treatment plan.
Recommendations are made for the replacement of the tooth or teeth in order to preserve the general health and functionality of the mouth.
Dental Crowns
Dental crown could be called a “Classic”. It is a very popular dental restoration that has gradually evolved and improved over the years.
Dental crowns are designed to completely cover and protect (“cap”) a significantly damaged tooth or to replace a missing tooth (Implant Supported Crown). Today dental crowns are made of a durable, natural looking, ceramic material that can be tinted to perfectly match the surrounding natural teeth.
One disadvantage of this restoration that can sometimes affect whether or not the solution is appropriate is that it requires quite extensive “preparation” (trimming down) of the natural tooth itself. This reduction is permanent which means that the tooth will always have to be covered and protected by a crown.
Partial and Complete Dentures
Fixed Partial Dentures include the traditional dental bridges and also the more recent and innovative implant supported bridges.
Both types of restorations are permanently attached – either to the adjacent natural teeth (traditional bridges) or to the small titanium screws implanted in the jaw bone (implant supported bridges).
For patients with no teeth left, complete dentures remain the only treatment option. As is the case with partial dentures, complete dentures can be fixed or removable.
Conventional removable dentures are full sets of prosthetic replacement teeth that are first custom- fitted by the dentist and then manufactured in a dental laboratory. After necessary adjustments back in the office, the dentures are ready for use.
Inlays / Onlays
Inlays and onlays are, in a sense, types of fillings. They are used to restore decayed tooth surface and are made of gold or, more recently, of white ceramic material. The difference between inlays and onlays is their location on the tooth. Onlays are used to restore or “rebuild” the tooth’s cusps (corners) while inlays repair the inside “flat” surface in between the cusps.
Unlike fillings, however, inlays and onlays require two separate visits to the dentist. During the first visit the tooth or teeth are prepared and impressions are taken. The restorations are then manufactured in a dental laboratory and later cemented during a second dental appointment.
This relative inconvenience of two visits is easily outweighed by two important advantages of inlays and onlays over regular fillings: durability and better fit. (Better fit tends to offer better protection against recurring tooth decay.)
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3732 Innes Road, Unit 1
Orleans, ON K1W 0C8
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(613) 841-6100