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Root canal therapy refers to the process by which a dentist treats the inner aspects of a tooth (the area inside a tooth that is occupied by its pulp tissue). Primary focus is given on saving the tooth from extraction and maintaining the natural integrity of the dental arch.

Fillings restore a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc back to its normal function and shape. Different types of materials used for fillings are

1· Porcelain

2· Gold

3· Amalgam (a metallic alloy of mercury, silver, copper, tin and occasionally zinc)

4· Composite resin (most widely used today)

Composite resin (white filling)

Replacing Missing Teeth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. Replacing missing teeth is important for maintaining good oral health and healthy smile .Most dentures are constructed with acrylic resins along with some composite materials. There are two major types of dentures :

A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like

1· porcelain (ceramic),

2· precious metal (gold) and

3· non precious metal alloys or combinations (PFM: Porcelain Fused to Metal, PFG: Porcelain Fused to Gold)