Restorative Dentistry
When Is a Dental Crown Recommended?
The decision between a filling and a crown usually comes down to one question: how much sound tooth structure is left to hold everything together?
6 min read
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Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry repairs teeth that have been damaged by decay, fracture, wear or previous treatment, and replaces teeth that have been lost. The goal is to return function — chewing, speaking, comfort — while protecting the remaining natural tooth structure.
This section explains the common restorations, how a dentist decides between them, and what patients typically experience during and after treatment.
Topics covered
- Dental crowns
- Bridges
- Fillings
- Root canal treatment
- Replacing missing teeth
- Restoring damaged teeth
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Restorative Dentistry
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth so the tooth itself can be kept rather than removed.
7 min read
Restorative Dentistry
How to Care for Dental Crowns
A crown protects the tooth it covers, but the margin where the two meet is a real surface that collects plaque like any other.
5 min read
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