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2. Aesthetic anterior composite restoration - Wikipedia

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   Determine if composite veneers is the best option for the patient. Advantage of composite veneers is it takes much less time compared to a lab-fabricated veneer, it only takes one treatment for the preparation and veneer buildup. Secondly it is a cheaper option compared to other veneer options. Choosing of the composite shade.

3. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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   A systematic review concluded that for decayed baby (primary) teeth, putting an off‐the‐shelf metal crown over the tooth (Hall technique) or only partially removing decay (also referred to as "selective removal" [5]) before placing a filling may be better than the conventional treatment of removing all decay before filling. [6]

4. Veneer (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Veneers are a prosthetic device, by prescription only, used by the cosmetic dentist. A dentist may use one veneer to restore a single tooth or veneer with high quality that may have been fractured or discolored, or in most cases multiple teeth on the upper arch to create a big bright "Hollywood" type of smile makeover.

5. Dental composite - Wikipedia

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   Less-costly and more conservative alternative to dental crowns: In some situations, a composite restoration may be offered as a less-expensive (though possibly less durable) alternative to a dental crown, which can be a very expensive treatment. Installation of a dental crown usually requires removal of significant healthy tooth material so the ...

6. Fixed prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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   If porcelain is to be applied to the gold crown, an additional minimum of 1 mm of tooth structure needs to be removed to allow for a sufficient thickness of the porcelain to be applied, thus bringing the total tooth reduction to minimally 1.5 mm. For porcelain or ceramic crowns the amount of tooth reduction is 2 mm. For metal, it is 1 mm.

7. Restorative dentistry - Wikipedia

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   [12] [13] As Dr. Aggarwal explains, veneers require "minimal removal of tooth structure" and provide an improved aesthetic appearance. While the low invasiveness of veneers may be attractive, they are more susceptible to damage than other treatments because they are so fragile. In addition, veneers may require multiple sessions to be placed.

8. Inlays and onlays - Wikipedia

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   Onlays are indicated when there is a need to protect weakened tooth structure without additional removal of tooth tissue unlike a crown, e.g. restoring teeth after root canal treatment to give cuspal coverage. It can also be used if there is minimal contour of remaining coronal tooth tissue with little retention. [7]

9. Crown (dental restoration) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, a crown or a dental cap is a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown may be needed when a large dental cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Some dentists will also finish root canal treatment by covering the exposed tooth with a crown.