Restorative Dentistry

What does restorative dentistry mean?

Restorative dentistry is a conservative method in which, during dental treatment, we always try to preserve as much of the patient’s own healthy hard dental tissue as possible. The latest technologies and high-quality equipment, such as panoramic X-ray imaging (OPG), help us make the right decisions when planning treatment. With this device, we can accurately detect hidden problems of the teeth, jaw cavities, or bone tissue.

We always explain the selected treatment method clearly and discuss it with the patient. When treating tooth decay, placing fillings, or performing root canal treatment, we guarantee gentle and painless procedures using modern and gentle types of local anesthesia. Our goal is aesthetic precision, top-quality care, and above all patient satisfaction.

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that attacks the hard tissues of the tooth. It gradually spreads through the enamel and then the dentin, moving deeper into the tooth toward the dental pulp.

Painless treatment of cavities

We strive to treat cavities painlessly and as minimally invasively as possible. If it is a common cavity, treatment is usually done only with a dental filling. Cavity treatment is generally performed under local anesthesia. The earlier we diagnose the problem, the faster and easier the treatment result can be.

Treatment of tooth decay:

At our clinics on Zborovská Street in Prague 5, we are ready to provide first-class care to all patients. We treat cavities painlessly and in accordance with the principles of restorative, or conservative, dentistry. We use all types of fillings according to the patient’s wishes, with maximum preservation of tooth tissue in mind.

Types of dental fillings:

  • Photocomposite filling (so-called white filling)

For the treatment of cavities in the visible area of the dentition, or in the back teeth if the patient prefers, we use so-called white fillings made of composite materials. Composite materials are continuously being developed and improved, and aesthetically they are close to perfection. They can very well imitate not only the color shade of dentin and enamel, but also various pigments and spots on the teeth. The lifespan of these fillings can be estimated in the range of several years.

  • Glass ionomer fillings

Glass ionomer fillings are so-called white fillings made from glass ionomer cements, which have excellent anti-caries properties and good adhesion to dentin. They usually have a more opaque white color and wear down somewhat faster in mechanically stressed areas than composite or amalgam materials. They are therefore used mainly for cervical fillings, treatment of cavities in children, and sometimes also in combination with composite materials as so-called sandwich fillings.

  • Amalgam fillings (capsulated amalgam)

Amalgam is considered a definitive filling material. The first amalgams were used as early as 150 years ago. It is an alloy of mercury and other metals, especially silver, copper, and tin. Amalgam is still one of the longest-used dental materials. The ADA (American Dental Association) regularly issues scientific statements confirming its safety. Amalgam has an excellent property: at the contact surface between the tooth and the filling, a thin layer of metal oxides forms, which is able to seal the gap against bacterial entry. A well-made amalgam filling is usually also the most durable type of filling. In our clinic, we use high-quality amalgams from reputable companies that guarantee the proper composition of amalgam particles.

  • Treatment of dental pulp disease, root fillings, and more

The dental pulp consists of the tooth nerve and blood vessels. If a bacterial infection penetrates through the dentin into the dental pulp, inflammation of the pulp occurs—an inflammation of the nerve. This inflammation is irreversible, and over time the nerve always dies. The inflammation usually manifests as varying degrees of pain in response to thermal stimuli (cold or heat). Later, the pain may radiate around the nerve into the head, temple, or ear. If the affected tooth is not treated in time, the infection spreads through the root canal into the bone and the tip of the tooth, creating what is commonly called an abscess.