👉 In the context of dentistry, a "restorative" refers to any type of dental procedure that involves restoring or replacing missing teeth. This might include procedures such as filling cavities, crowns (a type of tooth restoration used in cases where there is a damaged tooth), root canals (an extraction process to remove decayed roots from the jawbone), and gum grafts (a procedure that involves replacing diseased gums with healthier ones). Restorative dentistry aims to restore functional health,