Types of Dental Restorations:Direct Restorations (applied directly to the tooth in one visit):Dental Fillings: Used to repair small areas of decay.Indirect Restorations (custom-made in a dental lab, require two or more visits):Crowns: Cap a damaged or root canal-treated tooth.Bridges: Replace one or more missing teeth using adjacent teeth for support.Inlays & Onlays: For larger cavities—stronger than fillings but less invasive than crowns.Veneers: Thin shells for the front of teeth (more cosmetic).Implant-Supported Restorations:Dental Implants & Crowns: Permanent solution for those who have missing teeth.Implant Bridges or Dentures: Stable, long-term tooth replacement.Benefits:Restore normal chewing and speechImprove smile aestheticsPrevent further decay or damageProtect weakened teethBoost confidence and quality of life