Dental restoration refers to the practice of dentistry to restore missing, loose, or decayed elements of a patient’s teeth to bring their smile back to its former health. While the term covers a broad range of procedures, restoration procedures can be understood in two main types:
Indirect Dental Restoration refers to the restoration of a tooth by use of an inlay, crown or onlay. These restorations are named indirect, because they require more than one visit to complete, often with the use of a dental lab.
Direct Dental Restoration refers to the restoration of a tooth immediately after performing dental work. Often used to fill a cavity, the dentist will use a dental filling to insert a malleable material into the tooth, harden the material with the use of a blue light, and then shape and polish that material to match the rest of the teeth.
Often restorations can apply to a previously completed dental implant. Dentists can restore the crown or prosthesis if there is an appropriate diagnosis. Since dental implants are so crucial to their patient’s lives, it can be important to restore them for the patient to perform normal daily functions.
If you or a family member needs a dental restoration in Pueblo, then call our friendly staff to schedule a consultation.