Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following dental restoration-related questions:

1. Why do I need dental restoration?
   
   
2. How many of my teeth need to be restored?
   
   
3. What type of restoration is right for me?
   
   
4. Are there multiple possibilities for my restoration? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
   
   
5. Will you complete the entire procedure or do I need other types of dentists as well?
   
   
6. What materials will be used to make my restoration?
   
   
7. How closely will these materials match my natural teeth?
   
   
8. How many appointments will my restoration require?
   
   
9. Will I need to have a root canal treatment or any other preliminary dental work?
   
   
10. How much of my natural tooth needs to be removed?
    
    
11. Do I need to have a professional cleaning before my restoration?