Restorative Dentistry

What is a restorative dental treatment?

A restorative dental treatment repairs and restores damaged oral structures. This can include missing, decayed, weakened, and fractured teeth.

It includes the dental specialties of:

  • Endodontics – for root canal treatments and other inner tooth procedures and examinations.
  • Periodontics – the prevention and treatment of gum disease and other tissues around your tooth.
  • Prosthodontics - simple and complex restorative work to replace your teeth.

Dental restorative treatments include:

  • Fillings – are the most common restorative dentistry procedure. They fill a cavity in your tooth to structurally repair and stabilise it. The most common fillings are amalgam (metal) or composite (white).
  • Bridges – replace a missing tooth with a false tooth and ‘bridge’ the gap. A bridge is bonded to your natural teeth on either side of the gap. There are two main types of dental bridge. The most common type involves permanently bonding two crowns, made of porcelain or metal, to your natural teeth on either side of the space, with the false tooth (or teeth) in the middle.
  • Crowns (or caps) - are a cover for your entire tooth, down to your gum line, to protect it if it has suffered significant decay and is irreparable with fillings.
  • Dentures - are removable false teeth made of acrylic, nylon, or metal that fit over your gums to replace missing teeth. They resolve eating and speaking problems caused by missing teeth.
  • Implants – is a titanium screw that is placed into your jawbone to replace your missing tooth root. A false tooth (a crown) is then fitted to the top of the implant. The crown can be matched to the colour and shape of your existing teeth.
  • Root canal treatment – removes the infection from inside your root canal system, fills the root canal, and seals the tooth with a filling or crown to stop it from becoming infected again. Full treatment can involve two or three visits to your dentist.

Latest news and advice

Preet Gill, MP, Visits The Westbourne Centre

Labour MP for Birmingham, Edgbaston, Preet Gill, visited The Westbourne Centre to see first-hand how it's delivering positive outcomes for local patients.

Find out more

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Helping Everyone Thrive at Work

At Cobalt Hospital, we are proud to be a neurodiversity-friendly employer, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We support neurodivergent employees through flexible working, quiet spaces, and clear communication, helping every member of our team feel valued and supported.

Find out more

Exeter Eye has invested in state-of-the-art facilities to provide vitreoretinal surgery

We are delighted to announce that Exeter Eye has invested in state-of-the-art facilities to provide vitreoretinal surgery for a range of conditions. These include troublesome floaters, scar tissue on the central retina or macula (such as epiretinal membrane and cellophane maculopathy), and macular holes.

Find out more
Paying for yourself?

Get in touch

Need some advice on a treatment price or booking an initial appointment?

We're here to help.

BOOK ONLINE

Or send us a message...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Important Information

The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material, contained on this website is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

No warranty or guarantee is made that the information contained on this website is complete or accurate in every respect. The testimonials, statements, and opinions presented on our website are applicable to the individuals depicted. Results will vary and may not be representative of the experience of others. Prior patient results are only provided as examples of what may be achievable. Individual results will vary and no guarantee is stated or implied by any photo use or any statement on this website.

Ramsay Health Care UK is not currently recruiting for any roles based outside of England. If you are interested in applying for a role with Ramsay Health Care UK, please note that all available positions are advertised exclusively on our official website: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers. Be cautious of individuals or organisations that approach you directly for remotely-based roles. Always verify the authenticity of the job offer and be careful with whom you share your personal information. For more information and advice on employment fraud, please visit: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers/recruitment-fraud