Tooth restoration is often the only solution when a tooth has lost a significant amount of its structure due to advanced tooth decay or when a tooth has fractured following trauma. In such cases, there is not enough remaining tooth structure to support a simple dental filling.
After the decayed area is thoroughly cleaned or the fractured portion of the tooth is removed, and provided that an adequate and accessible amount of tooth structure remains, a post (either a metal post or a fiberglass post) is placed into the root of the tooth using specialised instruments.
A prerequisite for this procedure is that the tooth must already have undergone root canal treatment, or that root canal treatment is completed prior to the restoration. Additionally, the surrounding bone into which the tooth root is embedded, as well as the adjacent gum tissue, must be healthy.
Once the post has been placed, the tooth is fully reconstructed using composite resin, the same material used for dental fillings. The resin is carefully shaped to restore the tooth to its original dimensions and colour, achieving both functional and aesthetic harmony with the surrounding teeth.
To ensure a long-lasting result, teeth that have undergone reconstruction are usually covered with a dental crown. The crown provides additional strength and stability, preventing mobility and reducing the risk of fracture during chewing.
