We have a lot of different tools in our toolbox when it comes to restorative dentistry. In some cases we’re using direct restorations and in other cases it’s better to do an indirect restoration. A direct restoration is a restoration that we’re able to do the same day.
We perform work on the tooth and we restore the tooth immediately. A direct restoration for example let’s say like a filling is something that we’re able to do the same day in the chair. The patient comes in we remove the cavity and put a filling in the tooth.
Whereas an indirect restoration for example like a crown has an extra step to it. The patient comes in we prepare the tooth for the crown and they come back at the second visit for us to deliver that indirect restoration or crown. Restorative dentistry if we catch it early enough can save people in the long run because usually the tooth can be saved with just a filling or a crown let’s say.
Whereas if we wait long enough that crown or filling can become a root canal because the tooth starts to get painful. We can help patients who need restorative work feel comfortable by establishing a judgment-free zone. Just have a consultation initially and talk about the process and for patients who might have a little more anxiety we offer IV sedation to make them more comfortable.
