RESTORATIVE
Restorative Dentistry
QUESTION & ANSWER
- RESTORATIVE DENTAL TREATMENTS
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Restorative dental treatment is the repair and treatment of hard tissue loss in the tooth caused by caries or non-carious causes. Restoring the patient's loss of aesthetics and function is a dental treatment.
Bacteria in the oral cavity of every human being, combined with many foods taken in, cause acids to form in the mouth. If these acids cannot be removed from the mouth with good oral care, The tooth enamel is damaged and decay occurs. Cavities, cavities, fractures and cracks caused by decay are repaired with various filling materials while preserving healthy tooth tissue.
DCavity localization, width and oral hygiene of the patient are taken into consideration when choosing the type of case. There are many filling materials available such as amalgam, gold, porcelain or tooth-colored composite materials. - ENDODONTICS
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Deep caries, fractures or cracks in teeth result in inflammation or infection of the pulp tissue in the root canal. This situation causes the need for endodontic treatment. In addition, any trauma to the tooth may also cause the need for endodontic treatment. If the inflammation or infection in the pulp is not treated, pain and abscess formation occur over time.
The aim of root canal treatment is to remove infected soft and hard tissue residues in the tooth, disinfect the inside of the tooth and root canals, and fill these canals tightly with various substances.
In cases where there is no inflammation at the root tip, root canal treatment can be completed in one session. In cases where there is an infection at the root tip or the tooth is dead, a special medication is placed in the root canals and waited for a week. In stubborn cases, this application can be repeated for several weeks. When there are no signs of inflammation in the canals, root canals are filled hermetically and hermetically and root canal treatment is completed.
The success of the treatment varies from technique to technique, between individuals and from tooth to tooth, but can be achieved in 95% of cases when the procedures are followed. If a low percentage fails, alternatives such as root canal retreatment or root tip resection are available.
