Dental Restoration

When our teeth have suffered in the attack of caries or the chewing forces that have broken them, it is necessary to repair them through dental restoration techniques.

We are dentists in Quito, Ecuador and we are trained in various techniques and with the use of different materials that allow us to remake the damaged tooth, thus recovering its function and dental aesthetics.

The choice of technique and material to use depends precisely on the nature of the damage and therefore, going to our Dental Care Center in Quito, an individualized evaluation of each case is necessary to choose the best solution.

What is a dental restoration?

Restoration or oral rehabilitation is the repair of the surface of a tooth that has been affected from its original shape or size, mainly due to the effect of caries or wear caused by excessive chewing forces.

Mainly it refers to the recovery of the surface of the teeth that have been affected to their original size, mainly by the effect of caries or by wear caused by excessive masticatory forces.

Without embargo, it also includes the recovery of tissues around the patient through the branch of restorative dentistry known as periodontics.

It also includes the replacement of lost teeth through dental prostheses or dentures in a partial or complete way.

When is a dental restoration required?

• After caries removal to restore damaged tissue
• At the end of a root canal treatment
• When there are fractures or wear in the crown of the tooth
• When there is an aesthetic problem that can be corrected with a restorative technique (problems of shape, size or color)

How is a tooth restored or repaired?

The first step is to remove all the tissues affected by caries, normally special instruments are used for this.

After removing the caries, we proceed to place the corresponding filling material according to the case and the technique to be executed.

Our ultra-conservative philosophy

In the Asiri Dental Center , we understand that your comfort and minimal discomfort at the time of visiting us is a crucial factor for your satisfaction

For this reason we do not skimp on technology, materials, instruments, equipment, time and kindness in the dental technique, so that your dental restoration is comfortable, effective and durable.

Benefits of a good dental restoration

• Functional:
  • Keep your tooth in the mouth for longer
  • Improve the chewing of food
  • Mitigate dental pain produced by carious cavities.
• Esthetics:
  • Harmony of the teeth in shape, size and color.

Types of dental restoration according to their technique

Direct dental restorations

The dental restorative material is placed and molded directly on the tooth by the dentist in the same dental office.

Indirect dental restorations

The restorative material is made to measure in the dental laboratory based on impressions previously taken in the office.

This material is then installed on the tooth with the use of special adhesives that allow a better sealing of the restoration

Main dental restorations

Fillings

Direct restoration made with composite resin and they are the most common, you can see more detail in our article dedicated to the Fillings with Composite Resins

Build-ups

Large dental build-ups are composite resin fillings but of large dimensions, normally they serve as the basis for a subsequent indirect restoration.

Inlays: inlay, onlay, overlay and tabletops

Dental onlays are indirect restorations with materials that are more resistant than composite resin and, being indirect, have a better seal and aesthetics.

They are an excellent option because their conservative philosophy allows keeping the tooth as natural and safe as possible.

They are an excellent option because their conservative philosophy allows keeping the tooth as natural and safe as possible.

You can read more details in our article dedicated to dental inlay onlay and tabletops

Dental Veneers

Dental Veneers are restorations on the external faces of the anterior teeth. Veneers are the most relevant procedure used in Smile Design treatments.

Dental crowns

Dental Crowns are indirect restorations (overlay) that cover all tooth surfaces. They can be crowns over natural teeth or implant crowns

Dental restoration materials

As the technology of dental materials advances, many of these have been used to achieve increasingly better restorations in terms of safety and aesthetics.

Among the main materials for dental restorations we have:

• Composite resins.
• Glass ionomer.
• Ceramics.
• Zirconium or Zirconium .
• Ceromer

Conclusions

An excellent dental restoration is the product of the dentist’s experience coupled with current dental technology.

Adhesive technologies are gaining ground and today they are a great option to prevent leaks and maintain tooth function by being less invasive.