Tooth-preserving treatments

First and foremost, aesthetic fillings and root treatments fall under the tooth-preserving treatment category.

These treatments focus on individual teeth, maintaining or reconstructing the tooth’s original or near original state.

It is important that the finished root fillings and composite fillings are long-lasting. An improper filling can lead to a second cavity, and an unclosed root filling can lead to a root tip infection. These are what most commonly lead to infection that spreads to other parts of the body.

How can we prevent these from happening?

It is important which technique is used, which material is used, and whether or not a dental x-ray (panorama x-ray) is taken during the planning to save the tooth. Long-term success can only be achieved by using appropriate procedures and materials.