Restorative Dentistry in Fort Collins, CO

What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is a collective term for all dental procedures used to rebuild teeth to their ideal functionality and appearance. It involves treating teeth that are decayed, worn down, discolored, broken, or otherwise damaged.

• Fillings

Filling generally refers to techniques used to restore damaged teeth. Filling materials are usually tooth-colored and can be made with ceramics or composites. Ceramics and composites are recognized for their biocompatibility, strength, and esthetics.

• Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are aesthetic restorations that are characterized to perfectly match the color, shape, and contour of a tooth. Veneers can be made in ceramic or composite and can be indirectly created by a dental lab for a dentist, or they can be directly applied as composite by a dentist.

What are the uses of Veneers

• They can treat teeth that are chipped and misshapen
• They can be used to reduce the excessive gap between adjacent teeth
• They can improve the appearance of discolored teeth
• They can be used to provide stability for a cracked tooth

Dental Crowns

Crowns, also called caps, are restorations that cover the entire tooth. They are indirect restorations that are custom-fabricated by a dental lab according to the shape, size, color, and contour of the tooth. They are used when a filling alone is not enough to restore the integrity and strength of a tooth.