Cosmetic Dentistry

Aesthetic dentistry: what is dental reconstruction?
Restorative dentistry includes procedures for replacing or repairing broken or extracted teeth, as well as gums or jawbones. Treatments related to restorative dentistry include bone regeneration, fixed prostheses on the original teeth, removable partial prostheses, partial or total dental reconstructions, dental implants, etc. The ultimate goal is to restore the functionality and aesthetics lost to the patient due to trauma or wear and tear. caused by wasted time.

In general, at the beginning of a dental reconstruction, it is necessary to isolate the tooth. To do this, the dentist uses a flexible rubber film, also called a rubber dam, which isolates the tooth from the flow of saliva and allows the material used for reconstruction, such as composite, to adhere much more permanently and firmer.
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The amalgam
It is a mixture of silver powder and mercury. This paste is most often applied after dental devitalization. Amalgam fillings
can last for many years (20 to 30 years depending on the case).
They can cover large cavities and restore broken teeth as long as the loss of substance is not too great. In addition, they are lead-colored (although they do not contain lead). Because of its color, it was called “filling”. Because of the mercury it contains, this type of technique is endangered.

The compound
It is a material composed of 75% ceramic and 25% resin.
Its advantages are that it is aesthetically correct because it is the color of teeth and does not contain mercury. It is done in one session. However, over time, a gap can form between the tooth and the composite, which can lead to composite failure. This is why we increasingly prefer the onlay. The composite is also used to restore broken teeth or small, minimally invasive cavities.

the onlay
It is a type of custom crown that is bonded to the tooth. For this purpose, caries is usually carefully cleaned under local anesthesia. We then take an impression of the damaged tooth. The dental technician then fabricates a composite or ceramic crown, which the dentist glues to the damaged tooth.