Conservative dentistry

The development of new techniques in conservative dentistry has made it possible to minimize the need for extraction of the decayed tooth, compromised by trauma, structural abnormalities or with esthetic problems.Conservative dentistry in Naples now makes it possible to treat carious pathology by preserving as much healthy tooth substance as possible and to restore damaged tooth substance with various treatments such as fillings, restorations or inlays. In this way it is possible to recover the structure, function and aesthetics of the tooth

Aesthetic fillings
A filling is used to restore a tooth damaged by caries and return it to its normal function. The procedure consists of the removal of the decayed part of the tooth, which is replaced with a restorative material necessary to close the spaces where bacteria could re-enter and reform caries.The filling material of choice is composite resin, which is placed directly into the cavities until it is filled and is currently the only possible form of restoration. In the past, other materials, such as dental amalgam, were also used for posterior areas, which are no longer recommended today.

Dental inlays in conservative dentistry
A composite resin or ceramic inlay is a reconstruction specially made to replace a part of the tooth lost as a result of decay or a traumatic event.The dental inlay is placed directly into the cavity that has been created within the tooth, reconstructing its original shape.Inlays are an alternative to fillings in posterior teeth (premolars, molars) with extensive destruction from decay or wear and yet, do not need to be covered with a capsule. Dental inlays are also performed to replace old amalgam fillings with ceramic, a biocompatible, durable material with an all-natural aesthetic appearance.

How to perform inlay
To carry out the treatment, the dentist removes decayed or fractured tissue and prepares a suitable cavity in the tooth to accommodate the inlay, which, once the impression is taken, will be cemented onto the tooth.Delfino Anzisi Dental Studio uses the Cerec CAD/CAM system, a state-of-the-art technology that allows dental impressions to be taken through 3D digital scans. Once acquired, the impression is used to make high-precision inlays, thanks to special software that obtains and three-dimensionally reproduces the missing part of the tooth.This system guarantees maximum precision and allows the inlay to be made in just one session.