What Is Dental Restoration?

Dental restoration are procedures used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure and to replacement of missing tooth structure that is supported by dental implants. The structural loss  of teeth typically results from carries  or external trauma. When food that gets stuck in teeth it  activates bacteria in your mouth and turns them into acids. The food food bacteria and acid make plaque. Plaque stubbornly clings to teeth and eats away at tooth enamel causing decay and cavities. Tooth decay is what will cause cavities; this decay can effect the enamel, the outer layer of the tooth, and dentin, the inner layer. At Brighton Dental offices of Zvi Broitman DDS we specialize in cosmetic dental restoration.  Come in for your free no obligation consultation.

Dental crowns.

When a tooth is missing a large portion of its enamel, a dental crown is the best type of restoration because it is a cap that completely surrounds the tooth. This way you can bite down with full force and not worry about being uncomfortable or damaging the tooth further. This is most frequently used after a root canal or when the tooth is severely cracked or chipped. Fortunately, they now come in all-ceramic and ceramic-on-metal in addition to the traditional all-metal material. This means that patients getting crowns for dental restorations can have natural looking teeth after the fact.

Dental veneers.

If a tooth is only slightly damaged with a small chip or crack, a veneer can be used to restore it. A veneer is a thin shell that is placed on top of a natural tooth and frequently used for restorations of the front teeth. The process of placing a veneer is similar to that of a dental crown only with less tooth preparation. If you live in the Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, or Midwood  area of Brooklyn  schedule an appointment so that we can discuss both options with you.

Tooth-colored fillings.

At Broitman DDS, we use tooth-colored fillings as a way to restore teeth that have had cavities. Once the decayed area of the tooth has been removed a filling is necessary to replace the missing enamel. Traditionally, this was done using silver amalgam but now we can complete dental restorations using materials that look natural so that when you smile, no one can tell that you had cavities.

Bondings.

Those that need minor dental restorations can often benefit from a simple bonding procedure. This is popular in the 11235 area when restoring baby teeth. Children, for example, don’t need a dental veneer on a tooth that is going to fall out in short order. With this in mind, we can keep a baby tooth in place and ensure that it is functioning properly by restoring it using a bonding procedure. Dr. Broitman will use a tooth-colored material so that it looks completely natural.

At times, patients in the Brighton Beach area of  Brooklyn  need dental restorations to replace missing teeth. Whether a tooth has been knocked out or has fallen out due to an infection, there are several ways that it can be replaced. In order to determine what procedure is right for you,  come visit us for your free, no obligation consultation.

In many cases, dentures are worn temporarily while a patient decides how they want to permanently replace their tooth. These temporary dentures are held in place by a wire that is similar to wearing a retainer. They are not meant to be worn long-term but will help you to look normal while deciding which cosmetic dentistry procedure to use.

Dental bridges

Bridges are popular for dental restorations. and can be used to replace a tooth without undergoing surgery. In this procedure, a dental crown is placed on the two teeth that surround the missing one. The crowns are used as anchors to hold a gum-colored bridge in place that the new tooth is secured to. The entire bridge is created in a local dental lab and will look completely natural by blending in with the surrounding teeth.