The aim of restorative dentistry is not only to remove the tooth decay (caries), fracture or loss of structure and prevention of the recurrence of caries but also to restore the tooth to function. Tooth-coloured fillings have been gradually replacing the traditional amalgam (silver) fillings. The two most common materials used are composite resin (white fillings) and ceramics.
Tooth-coloured fillings have been gradually replacing the traditional amalgam (silver) fillings. The two most common materials used are composite resin (white fillings) and ceramics.
Crowns are restoration that caps or surrounds a tooth or an implant. Bridges are when two or more crown are joined together to replace missing teeth.
An implant is a Titanium screw inserted into the jaw bone which will replace what the missing root of the tooth was doing before it was lost. This implant then will hold a crown on top of it which will replace that missing tooth structure which was lost.
Mouth guards are made from a strong rubber material, which precisely moulds to your mouth. This effective appliance provides protection from injury to the face and jaw by protecting teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue.
Mouth guards should be professionally designed and fitted to maximise their performance.