Restorative Dentistry

Comprehensive Restorative Services

At Rosedale Dental in Thornhill, our restorative dentistry services are tailored to repair damaged teeth, replace missing ones, and restore the function and aesthetics of your smile. Whether you’re dealing with decay, broken teeth, or tooth loss, our modern solutions are designed to meet your individual needs.

Dental Fillings

We use mercury-free, tooth-coloured composite fillings to repair cavities, fractures, or worn teeth. These natural-looking restorations bond directly to your enamel, requiring less tooth removal and offering a seamless result.

Larger cavities may be treated with inlays or onlays (partial crowns), custom-made in a lab and bonded to your tooth for extra strength. Fillings should be monitored during check-ups, as they can wear or crack over time.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are custom-made caps that restore the full structure of a damaged tooth. They're used in cases of extensive decay, fractures, cosmetic improvements, or following root canal therapy.

Materials include:

• All-ceramic or porcelain (ideal for front teeth)
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal (blend strength and aesthetics)
• Durable metal alloys (like gold, for back teeth)

We offer traditional two-visit crowns as well as same-day crowns using advanced CAD/CAM technology. All pricing follows the Ontario Dental Association’s recommended fee guide.

Dental Bridges

Bridges are fixed prosthetics used to replace one or more missing teeth. They rely on neighbouring teeth or implants (called abutments) to support the artificial teeth (pontics) that fill the gap.

Benefits include:

• Restoring chewing and speaking function
• Preventing teeth from shifting
• Enhancing smile aesthetics
• Maintaining bite alignment

The bridge process typically involves preparing the abutment teeth, taking impressions, placing a temporary, and then permanently fitting the custom bridge.

Dental Implants

Dental implants replace both the root and visible portion of missing teeth. A titanium post is surgically placed in the jawbone, where it integrates and serves as a stable base for a crown, bridge, or denture.

Advantages of implants include:

• Natural look and function
• Jawbone preservation
• Long-term durability
• No alteration of adjacent teeth

Ideal candidates need healthy gums, sufficient bone density (or may require grafting), and good general health. Implants require the same daily care as natural teeth and can last for decades with proper maintenance.

Gum & Bone Grafting

Gum and bone grafts are often necessary to rebuild supportive structures for implants or dentures. Bone grafts use your own tissue or biocompatible materials to restore jawbone volume lost due to tooth loss or gum disease.

Common grafting procedures include:

• Socket preservation after extractions
• Ridge augmentation to widen the jawbone
• Sinus lifts for upper jaw implant space
• Periodontal bone grafts for loose teeth

The procedure is typically done under local anesthesia and followed by several months of healing. Post-op symptoms like swelling and soreness are normal and manageable. Risks are low but may include infection or delayed healing.