A dental restoration or dental filling is a dental restorative material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure.
The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. It is also lost intentionally during tooth preparation to improve the aesthetics or the physical integrity of the intended restorative material.
Dental restoration also refers to the replacement of missing tooth structure that is supported by dental implants.
Class V restorations are one of the most complex to perform due to its proximity to the gum and its constant friction zone with the toothbrush.
The following video presents the clinical case of the Class V restoration step by step.