Dental Fillings
A direct repair for a tooth damaged by decay or minor wear.
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry covers treatments that repair damaged teeth or replace missing ones, restoring how your mouth functions rather than focusing on appearance alone. Cyprus Smile Clinic offers five confirmed restorative treatments, from a straightforward filling through to replacing a full set of teeth with dentures. This page introduces each option; which, if any, applies to your own situation is decided through an individual assessment.
Which Restorative Treatment Might Be Relevant?
The list below is a starting point, not a decision — each page explains its own treatment in full and links back here.
Inlays and Onlays
A lab-made restoration for damage too extensive for a filling but not requiring a full crown.
Dental Bridges
A fixed way of replacing one or more missing teeth, supported by neighbouring teeth.
Dentures
Removable false teeth, partial or complete, that sit over the gums.
Root Canal Treatment
Treatment for infection or inflammation inside a tooth, generally aiming to keep the tooth where appropriate.
What Restorative Dentistry Addresses
People need restorative treatment for a wide range of reasons — a cavity caused by decay, a tooth that's cracked or worn, an infection inside a tooth, or one or more missing teeth. Some situations call for a small, direct repair; others need a lab-made restoration or a way of replacing a tooth altogether.
A Note on Dental Crowns
A crown is often a restorative treatment too — covering and strengthening a tooth that's been weakened by decay, a large filling, or root canal treatment. Because a crown also has a cosmetic role, it's covered on its own page under Cosmetic Dentistry rather than repeated here.
Assessment and Planning
Whichever restorative treatment you're considering, the starting point is the same: an examination of the tooth or teeth involved, often supported by imaging, to understand the extent of the problem. This is what determines which option, or combination of options, might be worth exploring further — not a general guide like this one.
General Considerations
Restorative treatments vary in how much of the natural tooth they involve, whether they're fixed in place or removable, and how they're maintained. These differences, along with the specific considerations for each treatment, are covered on each treatment's own page.
Get in Touch
Have a restorative concern in mind? Start an online consultation and tell us about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cyprus Smile Clinic offer restorative dentistry?
Yes. Cyprus Smile Clinic offers five restorative treatments: dental fillings, inlays and onlays, dental bridges, dentures and root canal treatment.
How do I know which restorative treatment applies to me?
The list above gives a general idea of what each option covers, but the right starting point is usually an individual assessment rather than trying to self-select from a category list.
Where can I find out about dental crowns?
Crowns are covered on their own page under Cosmetic Dentistry, since they can serve both a restorative and a cosmetic purpose.
Next Steps
If any of this sounds relevant to you, the best next step is to start an online consultation and tell us a little about what you're looking for.