An individual whose teeth have lost their natural structure resulting to weakened functions of the teeth and poor aesthetic features can be helped with the use of dental restoration. This is a type of material positioned in a tooth to bring back its proper structure and form.

Dental restorations can be distinguished into two categories: direct restoration and indirect restoration. The former requires to be made within the mouth while the latter requires to be made outside first and then placed inside the mouth afterwards.

Furthermore, types of direct restorations include silvery fillings also known as dental amalgams, and fillings that resemble the teeth’s natural color otherwise known as direct composite resin restorations. Types of indirect restorations include onlays, inlays, dental crowns, and prosthetic veneers.

Moving on, dental restoration can be made of more traditional elements such as gold, metallic alloys, and mercury. The primary advantage of these traditional materials is their underlying strength which is especially needed in the mouth's rear part where pressure of chewing is at its most extreme. On the other hand, dental restorations can be made of plastic and ceramic. Restorations made of the said materials offer greater advantage in terms of improving the aesthetic feature of teeth, since their color is very similar to that of real teeth and are barely visible.

In conclusion, dental restoration has more than one type and can be composed of several materials. Therefore, a person considering the use of this kind of dental care should first ask the expert advice of a dentist.