Restorative dental treatment covers the procedures applied to address loss of tooth structure and irregularities of form and shade. Laminate veneers, composite restorations and tooth whitening fall under this heading. Planning takes into account not only the teeth but also the gum level, the occlusal relationship and lip movement. Which procedure will be applied, and to what extent preparation of the tooth structure will be required, are explained to the patient by the dentist after clinical examination and radiological assessment.