What Is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing teeth to improve oral health, comfort, and function. Depending on your needs, treatment may include dental crowns, bridges, dental implants, implant dentures, root canals, or bone grafting.
Our goal is to address current dental problems while helping protect your oral health over the long term.
Problems Restorative Dentistry Can Treat
We treat a variety of dental problems, including:
- Tooth decay
- Cracked, chipped, or broken teeth
- Missing teeth
- Dental infections
- Damage that changes your bite or makes chewing uncomfortable
Without treatment, some dental problems can worsen and may eventually require more extensive care.
If there is not enough healthy bone to support a dental implant, we also offer bone grafting to help rebuild the area and prepare it for implant placement when appropriate.
What to Expect From Restorative Dental Treatment
Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam and digital X-rays. If dental implants are part of your treatment plan, we may also use CBCT imaging to evaluate the area in greater detail.
After your exam, we will explain what we found, review your treatment options, and discuss the expected timeline.
For patients who feel anxious about dental treatment or need a longer procedure, Highland Dental Center offers oral conscious sedation and IV sedation. These options can help make restorative appointments more comfortable.
Restorative Dentistry Services We Offer
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns can repair and protect teeth weakened by decay, damage, or root canal treatment. We also consider the appearance of your smile when designing crowns so your restoration blends naturally with the surrounding teeth.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth with a fixed restoration designed to restore your bite and smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implants can replace a single missing tooth or provide support for larger restorations. We use digital technology and CBCT imaging to plan implant treatment.
Implant Dentures (All-on-X)
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants to provide greater stability and security than traditional removable dentures. They can improve chewing function and help patients feel more confident with their smile.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment can relieve pain and treat infection while allowing us to preserve your natural tooth when possible.
Dental Implants From One Team
Many dental offices refer patients to another provider for implant surgery. At Highland Dental Center, Dr. Daniel Theurer can oversee the implant process from diagnosis and treatment planning through implant placement and the final restoration.
When needed, we can also perform bone grafting as part of your treatment plan.
Keeping your implant care with one dental team can mean fewer referrals and more consistent communication throughout treatment. Because our team already knows your case, we can coordinate all stages of care from a single location.
We also use technology, including a CBCT scanner, digital X-rays, an iTero digital scanner, and an in-house Midas 3D printer to help plan treatment and create precise, customized restorations.
Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dental treatment can help you:
- Chew more comfortably
- Replace missing or damaged teeth
- Restore the appearance of your smile
- Speak and smile with greater confidence
- Protect your remaining teeth and oral health
We balance function with aesthetics, so restorations such as crowns and dentures are designed not only to work well, but also to look natural.
For patients who prefer to complete more treatment in fewer visits, sedation options may also make longer appointments more comfortable.
Patient Reviews
Don’t just take it from us. Here are a few things our patients have shared about their restorative dental care.
Debra Q. says, “My husband went in for his implant and crowns. He was pretty nervous, Dr. Theurer was so very friendly and so was his staff. Highly recommend this office to anyone! :)”
Blake M. says, “Great office staff and really friendly. I’m impressed by quality of my implant and how the doctor stands behind his work. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.”
Restorative Dentistry FAQs
What treatments are considered restorative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry includes treatments that repair damaged teeth or replace missing teeth. At Highland Dental Center, restorative services include dental crowns, bridges, dental implants, implant dentures, root canals, and bone grafting when needed.
Can a broken or chipped tooth be repaired?
In many cases, yes. Depending on the type and extent of damage, a broken or chipped tooth may be treated with composite bonding, a dental crown, or root canal treatment followed by a crown. If the tooth cannot be restored, a dental implant may be an option.
Can Highland Dental Center complete dental implant treatment in-house?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Theurer can perform implant treatment at Highland Dental Center from diagnosis and treatment planning through implant placement and the final restoration. This allows patients to receive coordinated care from the same dental team throughout the process.
What if I do not have enough bone for a dental implant?
If there is not enough healthy bone to support an implant, bone grafting may help rebuild the area and prepare it for implant placement. We can evaluate your bone structure using CBCT imaging and determine whether grafting is appropriate.
Does Highland Dental Center offer sedation for restorative dentistry?
Yes. We offer oral conscious sedation and IV sedation for patients who feel nervous about treatment or would like additional comfort during longer restorative appointments.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
Highland Dental Center provides restorative dentistry in Salt Lake City with a focus on long-term oral health, comfortable care, and natural-looking results.
Because we provide in-office implant surgery, bone grafting when needed, and cosmetic restorations, patients can receive coordinated care from the same dental team throughout much of their treatment.
Call today to schedule your visit, or book online to take the next step toward better function, improved comfort, and a smile you can be confident in.