Restorative dentistry is often referred to as  a reconstruction of a portion of the tooth, destroyed, fractured, worn, or irreversibly affected with the help of restorative dentistry procedures and treatment. Restorative dentistry in McKinney  aims to stop the progression of carious disease and prevent the destruction of the tooth to its final loss and return the tooth to its natural shape. The restoration is applied using appropriate "alloplastic" (artificial) materials. These materials can be metallic (such as dental amalgam or gold) or similar in color (although not always identical) to the teeth (such as composite resins or composites, or porcelain): these are called colored restorations, and sometimes, the purpose is aesthetic. Types of restorations: According to the  restorative dentistry procedures  and other characteristics, the restorations are divided into: •  Fillings made with different materials and procedures : In ...