Different Restorative Treatments

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Different Restorative Treatments
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Restorative dentistry is a field in dentistry
which specializes with the diagnosis and
treatment of disease of teeth and its surrounding
structures such as the gums and jaws. As the name
implies, restorative dentistry focuses on the
restoration of the teeth natural appearance and
its function.
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There are different treatments under restorative
dentistry and the most common include dental
fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, dental
implants and dentures. A dental filling is used
to fill the hole or the decayed part of the
teeth.
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This is the first line of treatment in managing
dental cavities. This helps in restoring the
tooths structures back to normal.When the tooth
damage is extensive exposing another tooth
structure the dentin, a dental crown is used to
protect the entire tooth.
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A dental crown is a cap shaped like a tooth used
to cover the entire tooth in order to restore its
natural shape and function back to normal.When
you lost a tooth due to extensive damage, you can
fill the gap left with a false teeth such as
dental bridges.
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A dental bridge is consist of two dental crowns
located at both ends of the dental appliance. The
crowns are used to anchor the bridge in place.
The middle part of the bridge is called a pontic-
the false teeth.
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To prevent bone loss in your jaw and preserve the
original structure of your face, dental implants
are used as dental roots when you lose your
teeth. They are made from biocompatible materials
such as titanium to replace missing teeth. After
implants are put into place, a dental crown is
used to cover it.
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Dental implants are also used to anchor dental
bridges and dentures in place.Dentures are used
to replace your missing teeth. They can be fixed
or removable and can be either partial or full.
The choice of which denture to use depends on
your oral condition. http//www.dentalcareofchino
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