Artistic dental restoration

Not everyone is blessed by nature with beautiful teeth. But modern restorative dentistry knows how to solve any oral problem. Artistic restoration is a breakthrough in restoring the functionality and aesthetics of frontal teeth. It is an improved version of the classic filling. With the help of artistic restoration methods, it is possible to recreate the appearance of teeth taking into account all the criteria of aesthetics: transparency, shade and shine of enamel. At the same time, the price of such treatment is more affordable than the cost of prosthetics.

Indications for the procedure

Dentists recommend artistic restoration for these problems:

• increased abrasion of enamel, chips and cracks in it;
• irregular tooth shape;
• caries on the greater surface of the frontal tooth;
• diastemas and fissures;
• tissue lesions of fluorosis, hypoplasia;
• discolored enamel;
• destruction of old fillings;
• minor orthopedic abnormalities;
• non-carious lesions of hard tissues: erosion, wedge-shaped defect, etc.

The result of the treatment is the correction of the cosmetic qualities of the dentition and chewing functions. The patient feels more comfortable both physically and psychologically. No embarrassment during the conversation, no shyness – only complete self-confidence.

Absolute and relative contraindications

The procedure is not suitable for everyone. There are absolute contraindications when you have to look for an alternative to artistic restoration. Among such restrictions:

• presence of a pacemaker;
• lack of possibility to isolate the treatment area from moisture;
• individual intolerance to the components of the filling composition.

Relative contraindications:

• Rapid development of caries;
• pathologic erasability;
• bruxism;
• chronic neglect of oral hygiene.

In such situations, preliminary treatment is required – with a dental therapist or prosthodontist. In addition, the patient should pay attention to oral hygiene and get rid of bad habits.

Methods of artistic restoration

Aesthetic treatment is performed in one of two ways:

1. Direct. This artistic restoration is based on the use of light-curing composites (photopolymers) or glass ionomer cement. The dentist restores the damaged tooth directly in the patient’s mouth. An important plus of the procedure is the speed of treatment. Everything is completed literally in 1 visit to the doctor’s office. Several teeth can be treated at once in a day, as sometimes restoration of one tooth takes only 15-30 minutes.
2. Indirect. In the restoration process, thin plates – veneers – are used. They are made in a dental laboratory using the patient’s impressions. Unlike crowns, veneers cover only the front part of the tooth. The procedure takes several visits because it involves taking impressions, fabrication, placement, etc.

The indirect method can already be referred to as microprosthetics, which is why artistic restoration often refers to the correction of teeth with composite materials. The patient requires minimal preparation of the dental tissues, and the result is excellent.

Preparation for the procedure and stages of restoration

Consider the process of performing a direct restoration. Composite restoration is performed as follows:

1. The enamel is cleaned of plaque and calculus.
2. Photopolymer is selected to match the natural enamel shade of the front teeth.
3. Remove old fillings, clean carious cavities, treat the treatment site with antiseptic.
4. Isolate the workplace from moisture.
5. Apply layer by layer composite material, forming the correct shape.
6. The surface is ground and polished.

The procedure is fast and affordable. You will leave the dentist’s office with a beautiful smile the same day.

Advantages of artistic restoration

Restoration with composite compositions has many advantages:

• the material is selected to match the natural color of the enamel – the restoration site is almost impossible to see;
• the fixation is strong, so the tooth will last at least 5 years;
• the composite material fits tightly to the edges of the frontal tooth, which eliminates the development of caries;
• the treatment process is as simple and quick as possible.

Our dentistry practices a variety of ways to correct teeth. If you are interested in restoration, make an appointment. You can find out how much the procedure costs by phone. The price is also reflected in the price list. If you still have questions, call for a consultation.