What is Aesthetic (Restorative) Dental Treatment? 

The type of treatment applied to provide an aesthetically beautiful smile is called "Restorative Dentistry". 

Restorative dentistry and its treatment is the branch of science that repairs material losses in dental hard tissues caused by caries or non-caries and contributes to the restoration of lost aesthetics and function to the patient. It gives patients an aesthetic appearance by changing tooth shapes and colors. 

In what cases is aesthetic (restorative) dental treatment applied? 

The aim of aesthetic dental treatment is to restore the patient's loss of aesthetics and function. Another purpose of restorative dental treatment is to ensure the continuation of the vitality of the tooth. Deformations in the mouth and jaw structure caused by injuries can also be corrected with this treatment method. This method can be applied in the treatment of people who have problems with their gums, individuals with permanent stains on their teeth, and geriatric and oncology patients. When treatment is decided, examination findings should be evaluated. Afterwards, an appropriate treatment plan should be created. Another area of interest in restorative dental treatment is the prevention of dental plaque and caries formation by providing patients with correct oral hygiene education. 

Dental plaque; It consists of microorganisms that adhere to the tooth surface, fillings and prostheses and contribute to the formation of caries. Plaque formation on teeth can be prevented with good oral hygiene. In this case, it is important to brush your teeth, use dental floss, use an interdental brush and use mouthwash. 

What are the methods used in aesthetic (restorative) dental treatment?

Many techniques are applied in restorative dental treatment. Restoration options are determined by the physician according to the amount of loss in dental tissue.  Aesthetic smile design. Direct or indirect composite applications. Porcelain aesthetic studies. Tooth whitening applications. Vital pulp treatment. Pre-prosthetic restoration application. Conservative dental treatments applied to elderly (geriatric) and oncology patient groups can be counted among these methods. Appropriate treatment is decided in our clinic, taking into account the patients' age, individual problems, and the results of the oral and dental examination evaluation. 

To whom is Aesthetic (Restorative) Dental Treatment Applied? 

People who care about aesthetics can have restorative dental treatment. Patients of all ages are suitable for restorative dental treatment. It is more appropriate to work with a pedodontist for patient groups under the age of 14.