Restorative dentistry is the general name of the branch of dentistry that treats deterioration and deformations in teeth (may be due to caries, genetic anomalies or trauma).
In addition to ensuring the continuity of the existing tooth in the mouth by correcting deteriorations and deformations in the teeth, it is one of the most frequently used areas by patients for its additional benefits such as eliminating the effects of these problems on the surrounding tissues and aesthetic gains.
What are the methods used in restorative dental treatment?
Multiple techniques are used in restorative dental treatment. Examples include direct or indirect composite applications (diastema closure, composite inlay-onlays), vital or devital pulp treatments (capping-canal treatment, etc.), tooth whitening applications, treatments for dentin sensitivity, pre-prosthetic restoration application. are among those.
In addition, the age and individual problems of the patients are evaluated through various methods such as conservative dental treatments applied to elderly (geriatric) and oncology patients, preventive treatment practices for adults, protecting the oral health of the expectant mother and therefore the health of the baby in coordination with gynecologists before pregnancy planning or at certain stages of pregnancy. Appropriate treatment is decided by taking into account the results of the evaluation of oral and dental examination findings.
To whom is restorative dental treatment applied?
It is a preventive and therapeutic method that is safely applied by physicians to patients of all age groups who have deterioration, wear, fracture, decay, etc. in their teeth.
As a result of the information obtained during the treatment, if necessary, additional methods such as orthodontics, periodontal treatment, cosmetic dentistry and prosthesis can be recommended to patients.
How are restorative dental treatments performed?
All restorative dental treatment methods, especially restorative dental fillings, can be performed in different ways depending on the structure and root problem of the tooth in question. The answer to the question of how restorative dental treatment is performed actually depends on the individual patient’s problem. When deciding which method to choose, it is necessary to take into account many different factors (age, gum health, general health condition, oral hygiene habits, etc.).
Dentists; Although they try to preserve the natural tooth structure as much as possible with restorative dental treatment, in some different cases (teeth with excessive material loss, teeth with acid erosion and deteriorated surface properties, etc.), more advanced treatment methods such as prosthetic treatments (crown, bridge, aesthetic inlay or onlay restorations) may be required. etc.) may have to recommend it to patients. With the development and advancement of technology, there are dozens of different dental restoration methods today. It is possible to list the “Restorative Treatments” performed to provide patients with a healthy and aesthetic mouth as follows.
Direct restoration treatments
In this directly applied restorative dental treatment method, it is applied directly to the tooth cavity by filling the tooth. The treatment is usually completed in one session and is known as a post-operative process.
Indirect restoration treatments
In indirect restorative dental treatments, there is an measurement phase following the preparation of the tooth and then a laboratory phase. An example of this method may be indirect onlay or inlay restorations.
Different materials can be used in onlay and inlay production. Cad-cam (computer-aided produced) ceramic types or composite-based materials may be preferred.
Direct Veneer Composite Applications:
Direct Veneers composite restorations are the name of the treatment concept, which is seen as an aesthetic dentistry application, in which the tooth surface is smoothed with composite-based resin materials in the presence of slight crowding, diastemas (gaps), large discolorations and surface abrasions, especially in the front teeth of the patient. Although it is not technically a correct name today, it is the treatment method known as “Bonding” by the society.
