Restorative Treatment

The replacement of missing tooth structure caused by disease or trauma is possible in almost all situations, and this is termed a dental restoration, or filling. The aim of restorative treatment is to return appearance and function – including speech and chewing – to as normal as possible. Restorations include amalgam fillings, tooth coloured fillings, gold inlays, porcelain inlays and crowns.

If the entire tooth is missing then replacement with an implant, bridge or denture can be considered. When several teeth, or even all teeth are missing then implants, or a denture, can be used to restore appearance and function.

Endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, can help save badly broken down teeth or teeth which have an infected pulp.  In most circumstances, we would recommend the tooth be restored with a crown to increase its longevity.