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Restorative and Endodontics

Conservative treatment in dentistry ranges from the dentist's efforts to prevent the formation of cavities to treating them before they progress significantly or restoring lost tooth structure by cleaning out decay. During a patient's initial visit, the dentist takes an anamnesis (history of complaints and general health), diagnoses the issue with X-rays, and decides whether to proceed with conservative or endodontic treatment. The simplest form of conservative treatment involves recommendations to prevent cavity formation. The most common and well-known conservative treatment is repairing a decayed tooth using filling materials.

For fillings, the tooth structure must be compromised for various reasons (decay, wear, discoloration, structural issues, developmental defects, trauma, etc.). The goal is to restore the lost aesthetics and function of the natural tooth with the help of a filling. Various materials are used for fillings. Today, the filling materials in use include composite materials (aesthetic fillings) and porcelain. While the use of amalgam (silver-containing and silver-colored) fillings is decreasing, the use of composite and porcelain fillings that match the natural tooth color is increasing.

Root Canal Treatment, Symptoms, Procedure Details, and Post-Treatment

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment involves removing and emptying the damaged tissue or infection inside the tooth. This procedure typically entails cleaning, sterilizing, and filling the nerve tissues and canals inside the tooth. This prevents the tooth from being lost and eliminates problems such as pain and infection.

Why is it Necessary?

Root canal treatment is typically necessary for the following conditions:

  1. Decay: Advanced decay can affect the nerve tissue inside the tooth and cause infection.
  2. Trauma: Trauma or fractures on the tooth can damage the nerve tissue inside.
  3. Infection: Infections at the root of the tooth can cause symptoms such as pain and swelling and affect the nerve tissue inside the tooth.

Importance and Advantages

  1. Tooth Preservation: Root canal treatment prevents the loss of the tooth and preserves the natural tooth.
  2. Pain and Infection Relief: Cleaning the infection quickly reduces symptoms like pain and discomfort.
  3. Function and Aesthetics: After treatment, the tooth’s function and aesthetics are restored, allowing you to carry out daily activities comfortably.
  4. Long-Term Solution: When properly performed, root canal treatment can last for many years and protect your dental health.

Conclusion

Root canal treatment is a critical procedure for dental health. Cleaning and filling the damaged tissue or infection in the tooth preserves the tooth and ensures a healthy smile.

What is Composite Filling?

Composite filling is a restorative material used to repair cavities or fractures in teeth. These fillings are made from specially formulated composite resins that match the tooth color and are hardened with a special light after being applied to the tooth surface, resulting in a natural and aesthetic appearance.

Why is it Necessary?

  1. Cavities: Cavities on the tooth surface can be treated by cleaning the decay and applying a filling.
  2. Fractures: Tooth fractures can cause damage to the tooth surface and can be repaired with composite fillings.
  3. Aesthetic Corrections: Composite fillings can be used for aesthetic corrections in the shape or size of the teeth.

What are the Advantages?

Step 4: Final Assessment and Recommendations

  1. Aesthetic Appearance: Composite fillings are formulated to closely match the natural tooth color, offering aesthetic benefits.
  2. Protective: They restore decayed and fractured teeth, preserving dental health.
  3. Less Material Loss: Tooth-colored fillings require less removal of tooth material, making the treatment less invasive.
  4. Reduced Sensitivity: They can reduce sensitivity to hot or cold in the tooth.
  5. Quick and Effective: Composite filling treatment is usually completed in a single session, providing quick results.

Porcelain Fillings (Inlay, Onlay, Endocrown)

Porcelain fillings are superior in aesthetics and durability, prepared in a laboratory environment using computer-aided CAD-CAM systems. Compared to composite fillings, they are much more compatible with the tooth they are applied to and adjacent teeth. After removing the broken, decayed, or old filling part of the tooth, a digital impression of the remaining healthy portion is taken, and fillings with excellent aesthetics and function are prepared using precise technology. The latest technology is used in preparing these porcelain fillings, preserving healthy tooth tissue and ensuring maximum retention with minimal material loss. Since they are made from compressed special porcelain and not hardened in the mouth, edge leakage is minimal. Additionally, these porcelains are the closest to the hardness of tooth enamel and most compatible with the gums. Due to their hardness being very close to the enamel tissue of the tooth, they do not wear down other teeth like other porcelains and do not wear out like composite fillings. Especially in cases of significant material loss, they should be preferred over composite fillings or crowns.

Conclusion

Porcelain fillings prepared with advanced technology offer excellent aesthetics and function, preserving healthy tooth tissue and ensuring long-term durability and compatibility. They are a superior choice for restoring the natural look and function of teeth, especially in cases of significant material loss.