Restorative dentistry is a broad field of dentistry focused on repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth to improve oral health, function, and aesthetics. The primary goal is to restore the natural look, feel, and function of your teeth.Here's a breakdown of key aspects:What it involves: * Repairing damaged teeth: This includes treating cavities, cracks, fractures, and wear. * Replacing missing teeth: This addresses gaps in the smile caused by tooth loss due to decay, trauma, or other conditions. * Improving oral health and function: Restorative treatments aim to eliminate pain, improve chewing ability, prevent further dental problems, and maintain proper bite alignment. * Enhancing aesthetics: Many restorative procedures also have a significant cosmetic benefit, making your smile look more uniform and appealing.Common Restorative Procedures: * Fillings: Used to repair holes (cavities) in teeth caused by decay. Materials can include amalgam (metal alloy), composite resin (tooth-colored), or glass ionomer. * Crowns (Caps): Custom-made covers that fit over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. They are often used when a tooth is too damaged for a filling, or after a root canal. * Bridges: Used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap. They typically consist of artificial teeth anchored by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth or implants. * Dental Implants: Artificial tooth roots (usually made of titanium) surgically placed into the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture. They are a highly durable and natural-feeling option for tooth replacement. * Partial Dentures: Removable appliances that replace several missing teeth in a row, held in place by clasps or attachments to existing teeth. * Full Dentures: Complete sets of removable artificial teeth used when all teeth in an arch are missing. * Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics): While often considered a separate specialty, it's a crucial part of restorative dentistry, as it treats infections within the tooth's pulp, allowing the tooth to be saved and then restored with a filling or crown. * Periodontal Treatment (Periodontics): Addresses diseases of the gums and supporting bone, which are essential for the stability and longevity of any restorative work.

Dental implants are permanent solutions for missing teeth, designed to mimic natural tooth roots and provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable teeth. Whether it’s a single implant or full-mouth reconstruction, dental implants restore chewing efficiency, improve aesthetics, and enhance overall oral health. Dr. Bhonsale specializes in modern implant techniques that ensure comfort, precision, and long-lasting results.

Crowns (caps) and bridges are fixed prosthetic devices used to restore damaged teeth or replace missing ones. Crowns protect and strengthen weakened teeth, while bridges fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Using advanced materials, Dr. Bhonsale ensures natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your smile.