What is the most common type of dental restoration

Common dental restorations include Fillings, crown, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays, dental implants, and dentures.

Here’s a structured overview of common dental restoration types:

1. Direct Restorations (Done in One Visit)

• Dental fillings:

– Composite resin (tooth-colored)

– Amalgam (silver, less commonly used now)

– Glass ionomer (often for children or root surfaces)

2. Indirect Restorations (Custom-made in Lab)

• Inlays/Onlays:

– Partial coverage restorations

– Materials: gold, porcelain, composite resin

• Crowns (Full Coverage):

– Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)

– All-ceramic (e.g., zirconia, lithium disilicate)

– All-metal (gold or base metal alloys)

3. Fixed Prosthetics

• Dental bridges:

– Traditional (crowns on adjacent teeth)

– Cantilever (single abutment)

– Maryland (resin-bonded)

– Implant-supported

4. Removable Prosthetics

• Partial dentures:

– Metal framework

– Flexible resin

• Complete dentures
• Overdentures (implant-supported)

5. Aesthetic Restorations

• Veneers:

– Porcelain (0.3-0.7mm thick)

– Composite resin (direct bonding)

• Lumineers (ultra-thin veneers)

6. Implant Restorations

• Single tooth crowns
• Implant bridges
• Hybrid dentures

Key Considerations:

• Anterior teeth: Prioritize aesthetics (porcelain/ceramics)
• Posterior teeth: Focus on strength (zirconia/metal)
• Minimally invasive options: Composite fillings, veneers
• Long-span edentulous areas: Implant solutions preferred

Modern Trends:

• Digital dentistry (CAD/CAM same-day crowns)
• Biomimetic restorations
• 3D-printed provisional restorations