Methods and technology of tooth restoration

There are various methods of dental restoration. Each method is selected individually by the dentist, after a detailed examination and taking into account the patient's wishes. The most popular method of restoration is pin restoration.

The pin restoration method allows you to easily restore the original shape of the tooth. Please note that the inlay is a solid structure. This ensures high strength of the prosthesis, unlike crowns. The only drawback of this method is the high probability of chipping and secondary caries, in some cases the inlay begins to darken.

Another method of restoring teeth is with a crown. The advantage of this method is that the prosthesis is hermetically fixed. This means that microbes, food debris or saliva do not penetrate under it, which means that the patient will not develop caries. Crowns are quite durable and do not change color over time. If a crown made of low-quality materials was installed, then after a certain time the oxidation process will begin in the mouth under the crown. As a result - suppuration, fluxes, inflammation of the gums. In any case, the crown will negatively affect the adjacent teeth and gums due to its rigidity. The method of restoring teeth with a crown looks quite aesthetically pleasing and allows you to return your previous smile in a short period of time.

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Fiberglass

Restoring teeth with fiberglass is a new way to restore a damaged tooth and make it stronger. Fiberglass is a durable, modern, and most importantly, absolutely safe material that has found its niche in the field of dentistry.

If we compare the characteristics of fiberglass and other materials used in dentistry for prosthetics and dental restoration, fiberglass wins in almost all respects. This material is very durable, which is important for implants and prostheses. After dental restoration using this material, the teeth look like their own. And this indicates the high quality of the material, which is indispensable in aesthetic dentistry.

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Pins

Restoring a tooth with a pin is a modern method of reconstruction for damage of any complexity. Let's look at the basic technology of restoring a tooth with a pin.

• The dentist conducts an examination and uses a bur to remove hard tissue on the crown that interferes with the restoration. The remaining enamel is then used to attach the composite part.
• The root canal is drilled, filled and washed. The dentist's task is to preserve the root for at least two mm.
• Next comes the installation of the pin. The dentist partially removes the filling and opens the canal for its installation.
• At the final stage, the crown is attached to the pin.

Veneers

Restoring a tooth with a veneer is a popular dental procedure. The peculiarity of a veneer is that it is made of porcelain or composite materials. A veneer is a thin covering that firmly but carefully covers the vestibular surface of a damaged tooth and allows you to correct its shape and color.

The first veneers appeared in the last century. The technique of restoring teeth using veneers shows excellent results. But the cost of restoration using such a modern material is not cheap. Veneers are used to restore any teeth, regardless of whether they are front or side. Veneers have proven themselves to be a durable and high-quality material that restores damaged or lost teeth using aesthetic dentistry methods.

Photopolymers

Recently, tooth restoration with photopolymer has become very popular. This material allows for the restoration of severely damaged and destroyed teeth. Also, thanks to photopolymer, it is possible to lengthen a tooth, change its color or shape.

Photopolymers are composite materials that consist of a filler and an organic matrix. The quality properties of this material depend entirely on the amount and size of the filler. Thus, hybrid composites with large particles are used for filling teeth, and small ones are needed for restoration. But this material will help restore a tooth only if there is tooth tissue left, that is, the tooth has not been removed or lost completely.

Tabs

Restoring a tooth with an inlay is recommended in cases where the tooth is half-destroyed. Inlays are made in dental laboratories using plaster models of the patient's jaws. Two models are needed for an inlay - the lower and upper jaw. The dentist creates the inlay in such a way that it does not interfere with the patient and does not cause a feeling of discomfort.

The inlay is selected to match the color of the patient's teeth, so there is no need to worry that the restored tooth will be any different from the steel ones. Also, thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to restore the individual characteristics of a destroyed tooth. This method of aesthetic dentistry requires time to make the insert and the restoration process, but the result is always pleasing.

Light-curing composite materials

Dentistry increasingly uses light-curing composite materials to restore teeth. The advantage of these materials is that they perfectly imitate dental tissue. They allow you to restore a tooth as it was before destruction or removal. In addition, light-curing materials are absolutely safe for human health.

As for the effectiveness of this procedure, the result is visible immediately. The cost of such restoration is an order of magnitude higher than the regeneration procedure using pins or crowns. But if you are looking for a modern, reliable, high-quality and fast method, then use reflective composite materials.

Dental restoration technologies

The technology of teeth restoration makes it possible to restore damaged teeth. The technology itself, which the dentist will work with, directly depends on the degree of tooth destruction and the chosen method. Before starting the restoration process, the dentist examines the patient and treats all problems that concern the oral cavity in addition to the desire to restore teeth.

The dentist treats unhealthy teeth and fills damaged canals. If the patient's tooth is not badly damaged, then the pinning method, i.e. an inlay, is chosen as the restoration technology. The procedure begins with the dentist making an impression and filling the tooth with a temporary filling. The necessary tooth part is made, which the dentist attaches with a special cement.

If the patient has severe tooth decay, then a crown is chosen as the restoration technology. As in the above-described method, the dentist takes an impression and casts a crown with it. The tooth is ground down to fit the crown and the crown itself is installed. This is where the restoration technology ends and the process of treatment and rehabilitation begins after all dental procedures.

Glasspan technology

Tooth restoration using Glasspan technology is a modern reconstruction method. Glasspan technology is a flexible ceramic bond that is used to restore front and side teeth. The peculiarity of this system is that it allows working with absolutely all types of dental materials.

Let's consider in what cases the Glosspan technology is used for tooth restoration. Glosspan is used to replace and restore missing teeth. The technology is indispensable in the manufacture of temporary, intermediate and adhesive bridges. Also, this method stabilizes the position of damaged teeth. Patients who have had their teeth restored using the Glosspan technology do not experience complications, and the rehabilitation process is much faster than with restoration using crowns or the pin method.

Functional restoration of the tooth

Functional restoration of a tooth is quite common in dental practice. The reason for this procedure is problems that arise due to inflammatory processes, mechanical damage or caries. During restoration, the doctor must recreate the anatomical shape, which is quite painstaking work.

When restoring a tooth functionally, it is necessary to take into account its position. It is difficult to work with both the front teeth and the molars. The most pressing issue is the issue of aesthetics, since the restored tooth should not differ or stand out in any way from the others. The technology, method and materials are selected by the dentist individually. This allows for high-quality restoration of damaged teeth and their functional load.

Cosmetic restoration of teeth

Cosmetic restoration of teeth implies restoration of color, i.e. whiteness. Also, during cosmetic, i.e. aesthetic restoration, a procedure of microprosthetics of cracks that appear on the enamel is performed. The entire procedure is performed by a dentist-cosmetologist using filling and composite materials.

After cosmetic restoration of teeth, the patient is given certain recommendations that allow to speed up the rehabilitation process and preserve the restored teeth as long as possible. The cost of this procedure depends entirely on the complexity of the work. If you decide on cosmetic restoration, it is best to carry out this procedure in a special clinic.

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New technologies

Today, new technologies for dental restoration are constantly emerging and improving. Restoration is fast, high-quality, painless and, most importantly, gives a long-lasting and effective result.

The peculiarity of new technologies of teeth restoration is that modern materials are used. Patients undergo reconstruction using composite materials. Such materials are very durable and absolutely safe. Reconstruction using new technologies allows creating high-quality prostheses that completely repeat the color and individual features of lost teeth. The main advantage of the development of dental technologies is that a tooth can be restored practically from scratch, without having any bone tissue remnants.