Restorative Dentistry

A patient who has teeth that are damaged or missing, whether from disease, injury or other causes, is a candidate for restorative dentistry, which will restore overall mouth health and make teeth look aesthetically pleasing. Receiving proper treatment for damaged or missing teeth is essential in order to prevent further problems and eliminate difficulties with eating or speaking.

There are several restorative options available, and which ones are used depend upon the patient’s overall health and personal preference, and the doctor’s recommendation. Available restorative dental treatments include:

• Full and partial dentures
• Crowns and bridges
• Dental implants
• Mini dental implants
• Inlays and onlays
• Full-mouth reconstruction

Each type of dental restoration has its own benefits. To complete a full-mouth restoration, several treatments may be combined.

Additional Resources

• Mouth Healthy
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
• Medline Plus
• National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• WebMD