Restorative Dentistry in Beverly Hills
Restorative Dentistry
Repair and rebuild damaged or missing teeth, restoring both function and appearance. Planned with 3D imaging taken in this office and carried out by Dr. Shir.
Rebuild What Is Damaged, Replace What Is Missing
Restorative dentistry covers everything from a single filling to rebuilding a full arch. The principle running through all of it here is conservation: remove as little healthy tooth structure as the situation allows, and choose the smallest restoration that will actually hold. That is why we use onlays instead of full crowns wherever the tooth permits, and why we will tell you when a tooth others have written off is still restorable.
OUR RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY PROCEDURES
Nine treatments, from the smallest repair to full reconstruction. Which one your case calls for is decided at the examination, not before.
Dental Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite and ceramic fillings that repair decay and minor damage while bonding to the remaining tooth structure. No metal, and no need to remove healthy tooth to create a mechanical lock the way amalgam required.
Dental Crowns
Full coverage for a tooth too damaged to hold a filling. Metal-free porcelain, made from a digital scan and shaded against your own teeth. Used where an onlay would not give enough protection.
Dental Bridges
A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, supported by crowns on the teeth either side. Suited to cases where those neighbouring teeth already need crowning.
Dentures and Partial Dentures
Removable replacements for several missing teeth or a full arch. Fitted to your own tissue rather than adapted from a stock base, and designed so the bite is stable rather than just filled.
Dental Implants
A replacement for the whole tooth, root included. Planned on a cone beam CT scan taken here, then placed and restored by the same dentist.
Root Canal Therapy
Treating infection inside the tooth so the tooth itself can be kept. Canal anatomy is mapped in 3D where the case calls for it, and the protective restoration afterwards is completed here in sequence.
Inlays and Onlays
A conservative alternative to a full crown for a tooth too damaged for a filling. They cover only the part that needs covering, which preserves more of your own tooth than a crown does.
TMJ Treatment
Assessment and treatment for jaw pain, clicking and the headaches that come with it. Diagnosis first, then the most conservative treatment that addresses the cause.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Rebuilding an entire bite where wear, damage or missing teeth have affected the whole mouth. Sequenced as one plan rather than treated tooth by tooth.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Implants replace the root as well as the visible tooth, which is what separates them from a bridge or a denture. How many, and where, is decided from your 3D scan.
SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANTS
One implant replacing one missing tooth, without involving the teeth either side. Those neighbours stay untouched, which a bridge cannot offer since it requires preparing both for crowns.
FULL ARCH IMPLANTS
A fixed set of teeth carried by a small number of implants, for patients missing most or all of an arch. Fixed in place with no adhesive, so it does not move while you eat or speak.
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE US FOR RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
More than thirty years of restorative practice, with imaging, planning and treatment all handled in one office.
30+ Years of Experience
Dr. Shir has spent more than three decades on restorative and reconstructive work, including complex cases. Every stage is handled here rather than split across providers.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Cone beam CT, digital X-rays, an intraoral scanner and a soft tissue laser in this office. Planning is based on what the imaging shows rather than on estimation.
Patient-Centered Care
A written plan covering the sequence, the timeline and the cost before anything begins. Unhurried appointments, and questions answered before you commit rather than after.
Natural-Looking Restorations
Metal-free ceramics and composites shaded against your own teeth. Restorations are designed to disappear into the smile rather than to be noticed for their quality.
30+ Years of Experience
Dr. Shir has spent more than three decades on restorative and reconstructive work, including complex cases. Every stage is handled here rather than split across providers.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Cone beam CT, digital X-rays, an intraoral scanner and a soft tissue laser in this office. Planning is based on what the imaging shows rather than on estimation.
Patient-Centered Care
A written plan covering the sequence, the timeline and the cost before anything begins. Unhurried appointments, and questions answered before you commit rather than after.
Natural-Looking Restorations
Metal-free ceramics and composites shaded against your own teeth. Restorations are designed to disappear into the smile rather than to be noticed for their quality.
READY TO RESTORE YOUR SMILE?
Whether you need a single filling or a full mouth reconstruction, treatment starts with a proper examination and, where the case calls for it, a 3D scan taken here. You leave with a written plan setting out what is recommended, why, and what it costs. Book a consultation with Dr. Shir.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restorative Dentistry
The questions patients ask most often before treatment.
What is restorative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry repairs damaged teeth and replaces missing ones, restoring both how your mouth works and how it looks. It covers fillings, crowns, inlays and onlays, bridges, dentures, implants, root canal treatment and full mouth reconstruction. Which of those you need depends entirely on what the examination finds.
How do I know which restorative treatment is right for me?
The examination decides it, and usually the answer is the most conservative option that will hold. A filling where a filling is enough. An onlay rather than a full crown where the tooth allows it. An implant rather than a bridge where the neighbouring teeth are healthy. Dr. Shir will explain the options with the trade-offs of each before anything starts.
Are restorative dental procedures painful?
Most are carried out under local anaesthetic and are comfortable, with sedation available for anyone anxious about treatment. Some tenderness for a few days after larger work is normal and is generally managed with over-the-counter pain relief. If discomfort increases rather than settles, contact us.
Is restorative dentistry covered by insurance?
Treatment that restores function or health is often covered at least in part, though coverage varies considerably by plan. You receive a written figure before anything begins, and financing is available to spread larger plans across monthly payments.