Restorative Dentistry

When teeth have become damaged or lost through disease, trauma, or decay, restorative dentistry is often the answer. Modern dental technology allows Dr. Randal Watson to essentially rebuild or replace teeth with a synthetic apparatus that mimics the original tooth in look and function.

CEREC®
Crowns
Inlays and Onlays

CEREC®

CEREC® technology allows Dr. Watson to create a permanent dental apparatus specifically for you, in a single visit. Usually, the fabrication of dental crowns, veneers, and onlays can take weeks — or even months — between the first visit to the placement of the permanent restoration. With CEREC®, however, everything is completed in a single visit. Using state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Watson is able to create a perfectly accurate 3D-model of your tooth, and the CEREC® machine creates the permanent restoration in ten to twenty minutes.

Crowns

A dental crown may be the best choice for a tooth that has become structurally compromised due to decay or damage. The crown covers the entire surface of the tooth like a cap, adding strength and protecting the tooth from further damage. Dr. Watson uses crowns that are made from tooth-colored composite material so that they blend in with surrounding teeth.

Inlays and Onlays

Patients are often confused by inlays and onlays, as they are very similar to other dental procedures. Inlays are used when there is damage to the top, or cusp, of the tooth, and can be used to replace old fillings. Onlays are used to remedy damage to the side of the tooth, and can sometimes be used to prevent further damage that would necessitate a crown or other dental work.

Inlays and onlays are both created from the same dental ceramic used to make tooth-colored fillings. This material is very strong, and creates a hygienic seal with the tooth, sealing the damaged part of the tooth and preventing further decay and infection.

To learn more about any of the restorative dentistry procedures available from Dr. Watson, please contact our office today.