Restorative treatments are aesthetic procedures aimed at replacing the lost tissue of a tooth. Materials compatible with tooth tissue are used to restore the integrity of the tooth by correcting issues such as decay, fractures, wear, and color changes on the tooth surface.
The filling materials applied to the tooth can be either composite or ceramic. Composite fillings are widely preferred due to their cost-effectiveness and successful aesthetic results. The filling is applied by selecting a composite material of a suitable color for the affected tooth, placing it in layers, and curing it with light. The procedure is completed in a single session with adjustments and polishing.
In cases where there is significant tissue loss, or when durability needs to be increased for aesthetic reasons, porcelain fillings can also be used. These can be designed as inlays, onlays, or endocrowns. These materials, which are much more durable than direct composite applications, are fabricated in the laboratory using digital impressions taken with an intraoral scanner, followed by CAD-CAM systems. Once carefully bonded to the tooth, they provide excellent aesthetics and gum compatibility.
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