To put it simply, restorative dentistry involves any dental process which focuses on repairing or restoring damaged oral structures. This can include procedures such as fillings, bridges, and implants among many other services.
Common types of restorative dentistry are:
- Fillings. A filling fixes a hole, or cavity, in the hard outer layers of a tooth. …
- Crowns. A crown (cap) fits over a tooth above the gum line. …
- Bridges. A bridge replaces a missing tooth. …
- Partial dentures. A partial denture replaces more than one tooth in a row. …
- Dental implants.