Dental Restorations Tucson
A dental restoration or dental filling is a restorative material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure.
The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. It is also lost intentionally during tooth preparation to improve the aesthetics or the physical integrity of the intended restorative material.
Dental restoration also refers to the replacement of missing tooth structure by restoring dental implants. Dental restorations can be divided into two broad types: direct restorations and indirect restorations.
Direct Dental Restoration
Direct restorations are placed in the tooth in situ, while indirect restorations are created away from the tooth, traditionally prepared in a laboratory. Direct restorations are done using amalgam material, dental composite or suitable restorative materials.
If filled by white composite, the filling is photo-polymerised using a blue spectrum light, not to be confused with UV light, and maybe polished also. It is recommended not to chew anything hard for a day or two after fillings, which may dislodge fillings.
Indirect Dental Restoration
Common indirect restorations include inlays and onlays, crowns, bridges, and veneers.
Usually a dental technician fabricates the indirect restoration from records the dentist has provided of the prepared tooth. Once a proper fit and bite is confirmed the restoration is usually bonded permanently.
Let Dr. Rosenberg restore the natural look of your teeth with high quality dental restorations.
If you have any questions about composite bonding, feel free to contact us easily by calling our Tucson dental office at (520) 744-0700. One of our friendly staff will be more than pleased to assist you.
