Preventive Resin Restorations

Preventive Restorative Resins play an important role in a conservative restorative treatment strategy. Our philosophy is to preserve healthy tooth structure. Many dental studies to date show that this form of restoration can drastically reduce the occurrence of future tooth decay.

Many of the pits and fissures of the teeth, for the most part, are fused during tooth development, while others may remain microscopically open and impossible to clean. Despite the best oral hygiene habits, these pits and fissures are potential sites for the growth of bacteria leading to tooth decay. The majority of tooth decay begins in these areas, without early intervention more extensive dental restorations will be required.

IIn the interest of preserving tooth structure Preventive Restorative Resins involve removing only the incipient decay; if there is no decay then no tooth structure is removed. A restorative material is placed sealing off the pits and fissures reducing the possibility of decay.

These restorations have a life expectancy similar to of that of a customary composite (white) filling. AS part of your regular dental examination and cleaning appointment and part of your ongoing dental care, these Preventive Resin Restorations will be examined and repaired if necessary.