Restorations

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Dental Restorations

Tooth decay and cavities are one of the most common oral health problems. Cavities are decayed areas of the teeth that lead to tiny holes or openings. Caries or tooth decay are caused by various factors, such as excessive use of sugary foods and drinks, accumulation of bacteria in the mouth and unsatisfactory oral hygiene.

Leaving cavities on their own can result in infection in deeper parts of the tooth, severe toothache and even tooth loss. Regular dental cleaning and good oral care regime can prevent cavities and tooth decay.

Fort Family Dental offers complete dental restorations for cavities. We provide both anterior and posterior teeth filling and the placement of crowns to manage the onset of cavities.

Filling Anterior (Front) Tooth

If the anterior tooth is damaged, these steps are taken for its filling:

• A composite resin filling is used to fill the anterior tooth in a color that matches the natural shade of the teeth.
• First, the decayed part of the tooth is removed to make way for the composite filling.
• A bonding fluid is applied to the area and treated with a curing light to set it. The bonding fluid ensures that that composite bonds to the tooth effectively.
• Next, the composite is filled in the cavity and contoured accordingly to match the shape of the tooth’s surface.
• Again the curing light is applied to solidify the composite into place.
• Lastly, the composite filling is polished to smooth it out and to give it a nice sheen matching the rest of your teeth.

Filling Posterior (Back) Tooth

The filling procedure of the posterior teeth is similar to that of the anterior’s. The procedure involves:

• Taking out the decayed part of the tooth to make space for the filling.
• Treating the area with a bonding fluid and curing it with bonding light.
• Applying the composite filling into the emptied area and shaping it to fit the shape of the teeth.
• Again curing the area with bonding light and applying polish to it to match the color and shine with the rest of the tooth.

Crown

Another method of dental restorations is Crown placement. Crowns are tooth-shaped composite resin or metal material that can be placed over the basic structure of your tooth. Crowns are typically used when severe damage occurs in the tooth which can’t be restored with simple fillings.

During crown placement:

• The impression of your teeth structure is taken first
• The damaged area is removed and cleaned to expose the basic structure below.
• A crown shaped according to your teeth and bite structure is placed on this basic structure either on the same day or in a few days as the tooth structure is made.
• The crown is fixed in placed with dental cement and evaluated to see if it is well-adjusted to the bite and jaw.

Filling Vs Crown

Fillings and crowns are both dental restoration methods to treat dental decay and damage. One difference between them is that fillings are applied when there is relatively less damage in the tooth. The decayed part is removed and the area is cleaned to make way for the filling. The composite filling is applied and polished according to the color and shine of the tooth.

Crowns, on the other hand, are administered when there is excessive damage in the tooth such that can’t be restored through mere fillings. The damaged part is cleaned and an impression is taken of the teeth structure. Through this impression, a metal or composite material resin crown is formed in the shape of the tooth. The crown is then placed on the tooth structure with a dental cement fixing it in its place. The crown is then evaluated to see if it’s well-suited in the area.