Have you heard about the restorative dentistry? Let us explore restorative dentistry in detail.
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What is Restorative Dentistry?
The term restorative dentistry means the integrated management of oral health issues and restoring the mouth to a functional and aesthetic state. While it is not recognized as a dental speciality, general dentists can perform it without any special education and certification. Many of these procedures are covered by the dental speciality of Prosthodontic dentistry which includes veneers, crowns, fillings, bridges, and full and partial dentures along with implants.
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- Replacing Missing Teeth
The restorative dentistry is referred to as prosthodontic dentistry. The goal here is to preserve the natural teeth as much as possible. Replacing the missing teeth with a dental implant, bridge, full or partial denture helps in promoting dental health as well. Filling the empty space in the mouth can help in preventing cavities in the remaining teeth because the odd-shaped gaps are vulnerable spots for plaque causing bacteria to build up.
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- Tooth Restoration Options
Most of the dentists who are into restorative dentistry will try to preserve your natural teeth if possible before resorting to full or partial dentures. However, if you have many missing teeth, full or partial dentures are a better option as you may not be a good candidate for dental implants due to any dental health issue.
Types of Dental Restoration
- Direct
It involves placing the filling into a prepared tooth cavity immediately. The procedure can be done in a single visit. The dentist chooses various filling options based on the type and location of filling. Glass and ionomers are often used for replacements near the tooth or other areas where the chewing pressure is less.
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- Indirect
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The indirect tooth restorations come with customized tooth replacements in the form of crowns, onlays, or inlays.
Dental Restoration Costs and Insurance
It’s to be known that most of the dental insurers don’t cover dental implants. They may be covered under your medical insurance depending on the reason for tooth loss and if you have other related medical conditions.
