At some point in our lives, we may have an accident that causes a dental injury such as a broken or missing tooth. There are also other instances where our teeth may become damaged due to the food or drink we consume, which can cause staining to the enamel and cavities. If you are currently dealing with a dental issue similar to this, by visiting our practice Plowman & Partners, we will be able to offer you dental treatments within restorative dentistry to get your teeth back to their best.
What you should know about restorative dentistry
Restorative dentistry is the area of dentistry which focusses on replacing or repairing teeth that have either been damaged or are missing. At Plowman & Partners we are dedicated to ensuring that our patients are able to restore their teeth and their smile to what it once was, which is why we offer restorative dental procedures. An example of a restorative dental treatment is a cosmetic filling.
A cosmetic filling is one of the most common dental procedures used in order to treat a cavity in a tooth caused by decay, discreetly. For this procedure, our dentist in Marylebone will first remove the decay and fill the tooth with an enamel coloured composite resin. A straightforward procedure, fillings are made out of a material that is able to bond to your teeth, restoring your tooth to its original strength. They are also made to match the natural shade of your other teeth, meaning no one will see that you have fillings. You will also notice that once you have your filling, it will not affect your tooth’s sensitivity and you are able to consume both hot and cold items without any worry.
If you are currently dealing with a missing tooth, however, you may want to consider another restorative dental option, namely dental implants.
The dental solution for missing teeth
A long-lasting and modern approach to missing teeth, dental implants are a discreet solution for those who are missing a tooth or to replace teeth that are failing. The implant is a screw made of titanium in order to support a crown or false tooth.
This procedure is carried out over at least two dental appointments. If our dentist in Marylebone is satisfied this treatment is the most suitable for your dental concern, at your first appointment, our dentist in Marylebone will first make a small incision in your jawbone where your teeth used to be. This incision will be done under a local anaesthetic and is made in order for our dentist to insert the implant into the jawbone. Following this, you will be asked to return back to our practice within the next four to six months in order for the second part of the procedure. The reason for the gap in between the two appointments is so that the implant can fuse with the jawbone in order to provide a sturdy root for the crown.
At your second appointment, the permanent tooth (which would have been made to match your remaining teeth) will be fixed onto the implant.