What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is the study and understanding, diagnosis, and planned management of tooth disease and its supporting structures such as the roots, gums and jaw bones. This field encourages the rehabilitation of the dentition to functional and cosmetic requirements of the individual. Restorative dentistry brings together the dental specialties of prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics . The core of this dental field is based upon how these 3 specialties interact in cases requiring multiple dental specialty approach.