Restorative Dentistry

Protecting Your Oral Health and Smile

Restorative dental procedures help protect both oral health and overall well-being while improving the appearance of your smile. The right restorative treatment at the right time can reduce the need for additional dental care in the future.

At Sunshine Dentistry, we offer a full range of restorative services to repair damaged, decayed, or missing teeth and return your smile to its natural beauty and function.

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The Biomimetic Approach

Biomimetic dentistry means to copy what is life-like. It's defined as the reconstruction of teeth to emulate their natural biomechanical and esthetic form and function.

With biomimetic dentistry, only the damaged and decayed part of the tooth is removed, and the final restoration is bonded to the remaining healthy natural tooth structure. This conservative approach preserves as much of your natural tooth as possible.

Biomimetic restorations include stress-reduced direct composite restorations and porcelain or composite inlays and onlays that restore the biomechanics of damaged and broken teeth. The goal is to return the tooth to its original structural integrity, oral function, and esthetic with strong and attractive natural-looking results.

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Composite Dental Fillings

Composite fillings use tooth-colored material to restore teeth with cavities and maintain a natural appearance. Once the tooth decay is removed, the tooth is filled with a composite material which is then cured using a specialized light to harden the material. A simple filling can be done in one visit.

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Dental Crowns

A crown is a dental restoration that completely covers the outside of a tooth that is cracked, broken, worn down, or severely decayed. Crowns are one of the most common restorative treatments for compromised teeth.

Dental crowns are usually completed in two visits. During the first visit, the tooth is prepared and an impression is taken. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent crown is fabricated. During the second visit, the permanent crown is carefully fitted and then cemented into place.

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Dental Bridges

A bridge can replace missing teeth without the use of a denture or dental implant. A bridge is composed of two crowns and a replacement tooth or teeth. Crowns are typically placed on the teeth on either side of the space, with the fabricated tooth or teeth attached in between.

For multiple missing teeth, an implant may be used to anchor the bridge. Dental bridges offer several advantages for patients with one or more missing teeth, restoring damaged teeth and enhancing oral health.

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Dentures

A denture is a replacement for multiple missing teeth within the same upper or lower arch. A denture differs from a crown or bridge in that it does not rely on an existing tooth structure and completely replaces the missing teeth. Dentures help patients speak comfortably and function as artificial teeth.

There are several different types of dentures:

• Full or Partial – Full dentures replace an entire arch of teeth, while partial dentures fill in gaps where one or more teeth are missing.
• Removable or Fixed – Choose the option that best fits your lifestyle and needs.
• Traditional or Implant-Supported – Implant-supported dentures offer added stability and comfort.

Left untreated, tooth loss can lead to bone loss and affect oral function. Dentures provide a long-lasting solution for patients seeking to restore their smile and dental function.

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Schedule Your Appointment

Call 609-465-5415 to learn more about our restorative dentistry services and schedule your appointment.