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Restoration of a missing tooth
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Restoration of a missing tooth can be done using a method such as implantation. To make an implant, there is no need:
- Grind down adjacent teeth.
- Treat supporting teeth and have them checked regularly due to the significant load.
- Make bridges from bone tissue.
Dental implantation allows you to quickly and safely restore missing teeth without damaging the neighboring teeth or causing damage. The dentist places a dental crown on top of the implant, which completes the process of restoring the missing tooth. Thanks to the crown, the implant is reliably protected and the tooth will not deteriorate.
Complete restoration of teeth
Full restoration of teeth in the understanding of many people is a complex procedure that takes a lot of time and requires a lot of financial resources. A couple of years ago, everything was so, but today, full restoration of teeth is available to everyone and takes little time. Modern technologies have made the restoration process virtually painless, safe and with a long service life.
In case of complete loss of teeth, the dentist makes prosthetics for the patient. The future prosthesis is created using computer technologies and a cast of the patient's teeth. Prostheses are made of high-quality materials that are indistinguishable from natural teeth.
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Restoring a broken tooth
Many people are afraid of going to the dentist, but what to do if a piece of a tooth breaks off and this significantly spoils the smile and creates discomfort during a conversation? In this case, you need to contact a dentist and restore the broken tooth. There are several restoration methods that differ in their effectiveness, materials used, durability and, of course, cost.
Restoration of a broken tooth can be done with composite materials. Crowns, dental inserts, implants and prostheses are also used for restoration. Such a number of methods and technologies allows you to choose the most suitable restoration option. If you are faced with such a problem, do not wait, but contact a dentist. The sooner the tooth is restored, the less likely it is that an infection will get into it, which will cause various diseases and inflammations.
Restoration of tooth stump
Restoration of the tooth stump can be done by several methods. The most common method is restoration using pins. Pins allow not only to completely restore removed and destroyed teeth, but also help to change the position of the teeth. This is especially important for patients with anomalies in the growth and development of teeth.
The pins are selected individually, i.e. there are no universal pins. This method of restoration is safe and durable. As a rule, after the procedure of restoration of the tooth stump, the patient does not experience complications, and the rehabilitation process does not take longer than one week.
Restoration of an extracted tooth
Restoring a removed tooth is a complex dental procedure that consists of several stages. Before performing the restoration, the dentist examines the patient's teeth. If there are any problems that may interfere with the restoration, the dentist solves them. That is, he fills and treats the adjacent teeth, prescribes a course of treatment for the gums, etc.
There are several ways to restore a removed tooth. Each method involves the use of special technology and materials. A completely removed tooth can be restored with a prosthesis, i.e. a dental implant. Pins and dental crowns are also used for tooth regeneration. Before the procedure, the dentist introduces the patient to the features of each type of restoration.
Restoring a Chipped Tooth
During trauma or mechanical damage, teeth may become deformed and chipped. In this case, you need to seek dental help and have the chipped tooth restored. Various materials are used to restore the tooth, which allow you to completely restore the lost part of the tooth.
As a rule, filling materials are used to regenerate a chipped part. These materials include compomers and composite materials. They are used to restore tooth enamel that has been damaged due to a chip or caries. To restore complex chips, a material is used that consists of quartz or silicon dioxide particles. These materials make it possible to completely restore the anatomical shape of the tooth, recreate the color and even individual characteristics.