Types of Dental Restorations

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Types of Dental Restorations
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Introduction

• Composite fillings and root canal therapy are
  essential components of dental restoration
  procedures, aimed at repairing damaged teeth.
• There are many different types of restorations,
  each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
• The type of restoration that is best for you will
  depend on the severity of the damage to your
  tooth and your individual needs.

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Types of dental restorations

• Direct restorations are applied directly to the
  tooth.
• Composite fillings are made of a tooth-colored
  material that is bonded to the tooth.
• Amalgam fillings are made of a silver-colored
  material that is also bonded to the tooth.
• Indirect restorations are made in a lab and then
  cemented to the tooth.
• Inlays are made to fill a small cavity in the
  tooth.
• Onlays are made to fill a larger cavity in the
  tooth.
• Crowns are made to cover a whole tooth that has
  been damaged.

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Advantages and disadvantages of different
restorations

• Direct restorations are less expensive than
  indirect restorations.
• Indirect restorations are more durable than
  direct restorations.
• Crowns can provide the most natural-looking and
  durable restoration.

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Conclusion

• The best way to choose the right dental
  restoration is to talk to expert dentist near
  you.
• Your dentist will consider the severity of the
  damage to your tooth, your individual needs, and
  your budget when making a recommendation.

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