What is restorative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry repairs and rebuilds teeth damaged by decay, fracture or wear — and replaces teeth that are lost. It ranges from a small tooth-coloured filling to a complete rebuild of the bite, always with the same goal: comfortable, stable function that lasts.
Restorative treatments at Kiansh
- Root canal treatment — saving a painful or infected tooth instead of removing it.
- Crowns & bridges — protecting weakened teeth and bridging small gaps.
- Tooth-coloured fillings — repairing decay invisibly and conservatively.
- Dentures — removable replacement, including implant-stabilised options.
- Tooth extraction — when saving is no longer sensible, done gently and with a replacement plan.
- Full-mouth rehabilitation — the staged rebuild of a heavily worn or broken-down dentition.
Foundation first, always
A beautiful crown on an inflamed gum is a short-lived crown. Because Dr Shantanu Rao's speciality is periodontics, every restorative plan at Kiansh checks the foundation first — gum health is stabilised before final restorations are placed, so the work you invest in actually lasts.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to save a tooth or replace it with an implant?
When a tooth can be predictably saved — with a filling, root canal or crown — saving it is usually the first choice. When a tooth is too damaged to have a good long-term outlook, replacement is discussed honestly. The decision is made from the examination, not from a menu.
Does a root canal always need a crown afterwards?
Back teeth usually do, because a root-canal-treated tooth becomes more brittle and chewing forces are highest there. Some front teeth can manage without one. Your dentist will tell you which applies to you and why.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
Commonly many years — often a decade or more — depending on materials, your bite, hygiene and gum health. No honest clinician promises a lifetime; good maintenance is what stretches the lifespan.
What is full-mouth rehabilitation?
A staged plan that rebuilds a badly worn, damaged or partly missing dentition into a stable, comfortable bite — combining treatments like root canals, crowns, implants and gum care in a planned sequence rather than tooth-by-tooth patchwork.