Cosmetic & Family Dental Office of Dr. Jason Luchtefuld, DMD

restorative dentistry

The term “restorative” dentistry encompasses a wide range of treatments.  A brief description of the various treatments will follow – for more in depth information please contact us directly.

Fillings – We use a tooth colored composite resin  (plastic) that is precisely bonded to the tooth to repair cavities.  Typically, the decay is completely removed, the tooth is cleaned and then repaired with the filling material.  The result is a restoration that looks, feels, and functions like a real tooth.  We recommend treatment of cavities when they are small because once a cavity has reached a certain size, a filling is no longer a good choice to fix the problem – we must then discuss crowns or onlays.

Chipped incisor

Onlays – An onlay is a restoration that fits partially in the tooth and partially covering the tooth.  An impression (mold) is made of the prepared tooth and then a laboratory fabricates a restoration custom for your mouth.  The onlay can be made out of gold or porcelain.

Crowns – A crown (cap) is a restoration that replaces the entire outer layer of the tooth.  It, too, is constructed in a dental laboratory.  A crown can be made out of gold, gold and porcelain, or all porcelain.

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