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A dental restoration is a material that has been placed in a prepared tooth to restore function and and Indirect . Direct restorations are created inside the mouth, while indirect restorations are created outside of the mouth and require preparation in a laboratory.

While it is being prepared, a provisory restoration must be placed in the cavity, in order to maintain the occlusal space and the contact points, in addition to promoting and keeping the Periodontal and Pulpal tissues free of harm.

Common direct restorations include 'silver fillings' or Dental Amalgam s, and 'tooth-colored fillings' or Direct Composite Resin Restoration s. Common indirect restorations include Inlay s, Onlay s, Crown s and Veneers .


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