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Restorative Dentistry in Beverly Hills & Northridge, CA

Restorative Dentistry

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Damaged, decayed, worn, or missing teeth can affect how comfortably you chew and how well your teeth work together. Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing tooth structure, strengthening weakened teeth, and replacing missing teeth when needed.
Smile Boutique Group provides restorative dentistry in Beverly Hills & Northridge, CA, including dental fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dental implants. Treatment begins with an evaluation of your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work so the recommended restoration matches your oral health needs. 

What Is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is the area of dental care focused on repairing or replacing teeth affected by cavities, fractures, wear, structural damage, or tooth loss. The recommended treatment depends on the tooth’s condition, how much healthy structure remains, and the support needed for normal function.
A small cavity may be treated with a filling, while a weakened tooth may need an inlay, onlay, or crown. Missing teeth may be replaced with a bridge or dental implant. Restorative and cosmetic dentistry can overlap because materials such as composite resin and ceramic can repair damage while also providing a natural result.

What Dental Problems Can Restorative Dentistry Treat?

Restorative dental care can address problems ranging from a small cavity to the loss of one or more teeth. Some concerns cause pain or sensitivity, while others are found during a routine examination.
You may need restorative treatment for:
  • Tooth decay or cavities
  • Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
  • Worn or weakened teeth
  • Loose, damaged, or failing fillings
  • Broken or failing crowns
  • Missing teeth
  • Damage around an existing restoration
  • Teeth that need restoration after root canal treatment
  • Difficulty chewing because of damaged or missing teeth
If decay or infection reaches the dental pulp, root canal treatment may sometimes be needed before the tooth is restored with a filling or crown. The final plan depends on the clinical findings and whether the tooth can be restored reliably.

Restorative Dentistry Services offered at Smile Boutique Group

Smile Boutique Group offers fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dental implants as restorative dentistry services. Each option addresses a different level of tooth damage or tooth loss.

Dental Fillings

Dental fillings repair cavities or small areas of damage. After affected tooth structure is removed, restorative material rebuilds the area. Tooth-colored composite can blend with surrounding enamel and may be suitable when enough healthy tooth structure remains.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown covers a weakened or damaged tooth when a conventional filling may not provide enough support. Crowns may be used for larger cavities, fractures, wear, or previous treatment and can also restore a dental implant.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by spanning the open space. Depending on the design, it may be supported by neighboring teeth or implants. Your dentist evaluates the gap, nearby teeth, and bite before recommending one.

Dental Inlays

A dental inlay is a custom restoration that fits within the prepared portion of a tooth. It may be considered when damage is too extensive for a standard filling but does not require a full-coverage crown.

Dental Onlays

An onlay is similar to an inlay but extends over one or more cusps. It provides broader coverage when extra support is needed without necessarily covering the entire tooth.

Dental Implants

Dental implants replace missing teeth. An implant is placed in the jaw and can support a crown, bridge, or larger implant-supported restoration. Planning considers available bone, gum health, bite, and the number of teeth being replaced.

What Happens During Restorative Dental Treatment?

Restorative treatment is planned around the condition of your teeth and the type of repair you need. Most treatments follow a step-by-step process, starting with an examination and ending with follow-up care when necessary. 
1

Dental Examination

Your dentist first examines the affected teeth, gums, bite, and existing restorations. This helps identify decay, fractures, wear, or missing tooth structure that could affect treatment.
2

Diagnostic Imaging

If more detail is needed, X-rays or other imaging may be used to evaluate tooth roots, bone, hidden decay, or previous dental work. Smile Boutique Group uses advanced dental technology to support accurate evaluation and treatment planning.
3

Treatment Planning

After reviewing the findings, your dentist explains the suitable restorative options and recommends the approach that best fits your oral health needs. If several teeth require treatment, care may be completed in stages based on clinical priority.
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Restorative Treatment

The next step depends on the restoration selected. Fillings are placed directly in the tooth, while crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays may require tooth preparation and fabrication. Dental implant treatment is usually completed over multiple stages.
5

Follow-Up Care

After treatment, your dentist may check healing, bite alignment, or the condition of the restoration. Regular brushing, cleaning between the teeth, and routine dental examinations help maintain the treated area and support long-term oral health.

Benefits of Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dental treatment can repair damaged teeth, replace missing tooth structure, and support everyday oral function. Benefits depend on your teeth’s condition and the recommended treatment.

Fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns can restore teeth affected by cavities, fractures, wear, or other structural damage.

The right restoration can reinforce a weakened tooth and help protect the remaining healthy tooth structure.

Dental bridges and implants can replace missing teeth and restore the space left by tooth loss.

Repairing damaged or missing teeth may make chewing more comfortable and help your teeth function together more effectively.

Restorative treatment can rebuild worn, chipped, or broken teeth, while tooth-colored materials may also provide a more natural appearance.

Dr. Dan Shaer, DDS

Meet Dr. Dan Shaer

Dr. Dan Shaer, DDS, MPH, provides comprehensive dental care with an aesthetically driven approach and attention to each patient’s individual needs. His experience includes cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and oral surgery, periodontal therapies, endodontics, sedation dentistry, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
Dr. Shaer earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and a Master of Public Health in Global Health Leadership from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He has also completed advanced training in Full-Arch Implant Dentistry and Implants in the Aesthetic Zone and incorporates digital dental technologies into treatment planning and care.

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Why Choose Smile Boutique Group for Restorative Dentistry?

Smile Boutique Group provides restorative care in Beverly Hills and Northridge with personalized treatment planning, modern technology, and a focus on restoring function and long-term oral health. 

Restorative and Reconstructive Experience

Dr. Dan Shaer and Dr. Joseph Stan provide restorative and reconstructive care for needs ranging from individual tooth repair to complex full-mouth treatment. 

Comprehensive Restorative Treatment Options

Smile Boutique Group offers fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dental implants within its restorative service category, allowing treatment recommendations to reflect the condition of the tooth and the restoration needed.

Digital Diagnostic Technology

We have intraoral cameras, i-CAT CBCT scanning, Digital Smile Design, and Zirkonzahn Face Hunter. These tools can provide additional diagnostic or planning information when appropriate, particularly for implant and more complex restorative cases.

Individualized Treatment Planning

A small cavity, fractured tooth, and missing tooth require different approaches. Your dentist considers the condition of the tooth, bite, existing restorations, and overall treatment needs before discussing suitable options.

Beverly Hills & Northridge Locations

Smile Boutique Group provides dental care in Beverly Hills and Northridge, giving patients two locations for restorative consultations, treatment, and follow-up care.

Cost of Restorative Dentistry

The cost of restorative dentistry varies according to the treatment required. A filling involves different materials and steps from a crown, bridge, inlay, onlay, or dental implant.
Your expected cost may depend on the number of teeth treated, extent of damage, restoration selected, materials, imaging, and any additional care needed beforehand. After your examination, the dental team can explain the recommended treatment and review expected fees.
Dental insurance may provide benefits for certain restorative procedures, but coverage varies by plan. Smile Boutique Group accepts select insurance plans and offers third-party financing options. Eligibility, coverage, and financing terms depend on the individual provider. 

Schedule a Restorative Dentistry Consultation at Smile Boutique Group

A decayed, cracked, worn, or missing tooth requires treatment based on its condition and your overall oral health. The right approach starts with a careful evaluation and a clear understanding of your restorative options.
Smile Boutique Group provides restorative dentistry in Beverly Hills & Northridge, CA, with treatment options that include fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dental implants.
Schedule a consultation with Smile Boutique Group to have your teeth evaluated and learn which treatment may be appropriate for restoring damaged teeth or replacing missing teeth.

FAQs

Restorative dentistry can include fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dental implants. The appropriate treatment depends on whether a tooth is decayed, fractured, weakened, or missing.
You may need restorative dental care if you have a cavity, a broken tooth, a failing filling or crown, a missing tooth, or difficulty chewing. A dental examination can determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
Restorative dentistry primarily repairs damaged teeth or replaces missing teeth to support oral health and function. Cosmetic dentistry focuses mainly on appearance, although some procedures can serve both purposes.
Some damaged teeth can be restored with a filling, inlay, onlay, crown, root canal treatment, or other care. Whether the tooth can be retained depends on its structure, roots, surrounding tissues, and overall condition.
Dental insurance may cover some restorative procedures. Coverage varies by plan, deductible, annual maximum, network requirements, waiting periods, and procedure-specific limitations.

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