Restorative procedures:

Fillings:

• two types: white fillings (composite resin), silver fillings (amalgam)
• removal of the decayed dental tissue and the replacement of the missing part with a specific dental material (composite resin, amalgam, glass-ionomer cement). For more information on Amalgam safety follow the link;http://www.dentist.ie/resources/downloads/factsheet/amalgam.pdf

Root canal treatment:

• removal of the infected or inflamed pulp content of the root and its cleaning, disinfecting, shaping and replacement with a specific filling material. For more info clickhttp://www.dentist.ie/resources/downloads/factsheet/rctadvice.pdf

Inlays:

• a restoration made of metal, acrylic, composite or porcelain
• processed in the laboratory

Onlays:

• partial crown made of metal, acrylic, composite or ceramic
• restoration processed in the laboratory

Crowns:

• porcelain or gold cover for a decayed, damaged, brittle or discolored tooth
• restoration processed in the laboratory
• post crown- restoration of a severely damaged tooth that was previously root treated