Restorative Dentistry
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is a collective term used for the treatment and diagnosis of conditions relating to teeth and the structures that support them. Restorative treatment is often used to repair or mend damaged or missing teeth but also treat damaged oral tissue or bone structure where necessary. Restorative procedures can help improve the aesthetic appearance of a person’s smile and can have several benefits for general oral health. Restorative dentistry is used in the treatment of some types of tooth decay preventing infection to spread to other teeth or parts of the mouth. In addition, this treatment from our dental practice in Manchester can be used for missing and damaged teeth which otherwise would lead to misalignment of teeth and have implications for the actions of eating and talking.
Types of Restorative Dentistry
Common examples of restorative dentistry include:
- crowns
- bridges
- fillings
- veneers
the above are also known as prosthodontic treatments. Restorative dentistry also includes the treatment of damaged tooth structures; including the common root canal treatment. Root canal treatment (also often known as RCT) is where the infected pulp of the tooth is removed and an apicectomy is undertaken, which involves accessing an affected tooth through the bone.
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