Restorative Dental Treatments

Restorative dental treatment includes treatment methods that aim to restore the function and aesthetics of decayed, broken or damaged teeth. Filling, coating and repair procedures are within this scope.

• Composite Filling: It is a tooth-coloured, aesthetic filling.

• Amalgam Filling: It is a metal alloy, durable filling.

• Ceramic Inlay (Inlay/Onlay): It is made of porcelain, aesthetic and durable.

Local anaesthesia is applied before the filling procedure. Therefore, no pain is felt during the procedure. Slight sensitivity after the procedure is normal.

Depending on the type of filling and oral care, composite fillings can last 5-7 years and amalgam fillings can last 10 years or more.

There may be mild sensitivity for 1-2 weeks after the filling. If this period is prolonged, you should consult your dentist.

Broken or cracked teeth are repaired with methods such as filling, coating or bonding. In more serious cases, root canal treatment may be required.

Dental veneers provide aesthetic and functional improvement by covering the outer surface of the tooth. It is applied to decayed, broken or worn teeth.

While the filling repairs minor damage, the crown covers larger damage and completely envelops the tooth.

Composite resin, porcelain, ceramic and amalgam are the most commonly used materials.

You should contact your dentist as soon as possible for a fallen filling or crown. Delay can lead to even greater damage.

• Avoid hard and sticky foods for the first 24 hours.

• Take regular oral care.

• Do not neglect the controls.

Especially composite and porcelain materials provide an aesthetically natural tooth appearance.

Bonding is the process of repairing small caries, fractures or deformities in the teeth with aesthetic filling.

Regular dental check-ups every 6 months are recommended. This maintains the health of fillings and crowns.

Yes, clenching and grinding can shorten the life of fillings and crowns. In this case, a night plate can be used.

If aesthetic concerns are at the forefront, composite filling; If durability is a priority, amalgam filling may be preferred.

• Tooth brushing at least twice a day

• Use of dental floss

• Avoid excessively hard foods

• Regular dental check-ups