Conservative dentistry includes a range of interventions that individuals most commonly encounter, such as cavities, damage to dental tissue, tooth discoloration, nerve inflammation, root canal treatment, and filling of the root canals, among others.
What is Conservative Dentistry?
Conservative dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the repair and treatment of teeth. This field encompasses all treatment and reconstruction procedures to ensure that teeth can fulfill their function.
Types of Conservative Treatments
There are restorative dentistry and endodontics.
Restorative dentistry involves repairing teeth in cases of loss of dental substance due to cavities, fractures, or wear. The latest generation of composite materials (white fillings) allows for effective restoration of the loss.
On the other hand, endodontics is the treatment of the nerve.
How does Conservative Dentistry Preserve Teeth?
The composite materials used enable us to remove minimal portions of affected dental tissue, thereby preserving a larger part of the healthy tissue. White fillings have a strong chemical bond with the tooth, allowing for complete reconstruction of the tooth.
Advantages of Conservative Methods in Dentistry
Tooth reconstruction, with or without nerve treatment, provides the opportunity to address problems that were previously solved by extracting teeth.
This means that a significant number of issues, such as cavities, tooth fractures, erosion, or abrasion, are resolved at Dr. Bede’s dental practice in a way that, after the intervention, the tooth looks as if nothing happened.
The latest composite materials are fully compatible with the natural color of the teeth, are long-lasting, and positively impact the appearance of the teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between restorative and conservative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is a part of conservative dentistry that focuses on tooth restoration. The other part relates to endodontic treatment, which involves the treatment of the tooth (nerve extraction).
What is conservative tooth preparation?
It involves the removal of affected dental tissues, specifically cavities and putting the filling in that place.
How do I know if I need endodontics?
Root canal treatment is necessary in cases of nerve inflammation or severe tooth injury. The main symptoms are intense pain and swelling.
Are fillings permanent?
Composite fillings can change color and shape over the years. This is influenced by patient habits, such as drinking coffee, red wine, smoking, etc. Changes in the quality of the filling can also occur if lower-quality materials are used for repairs. Quality fillings can remain unchanged for years.
If you have any questions or concerns, Dr. Bede’s dental practice is at your disposal. Call us or write to us.
