{"id":8385,"date":"2021-09-28T09:47:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T13:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=8385"},"modified":"2021-08-19T14:51:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T18:51:38","slug":"what-is-restorative-dentistry-types-procedures-and-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/what-is-restorative-dentistry-types-procedures-and-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is restorative dentistry? Types, procedures, and costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental issues rank among some of the most prevalent health problems in the world. Even though many dental problems are preventable by taking proper care of your teeth, oral health issues are overwhelmingly common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/oral-health#:~:text=Oral%20health%20conditions,-The%20majority%20of&amp;text=Globally%2C%20it%20is%20estimated%20that,from%20caries%20of%20primary%20teeth.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5 billion people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suffer from oral diseases and dental problems. As you might expect, the situation is worse in low- to middle-income countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the US, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/oralhealth\/publications\/OHSR-2019-edentulism-tooth-retention.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rate of edentulism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (losing all your teeth) and other serious dental problems is declining. This is largely thanks to better oral hygiene, restorative dentistry, and easier access to quality oral health care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is restorative dentistry and what does it do for your oral health? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is restorative dentistry?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a broad definition, restorative dentistry encompasses any type of dental procedure that is used to restore your teeth after some kind of damage. Often, if the tooth is not properly restored, the patient may suffer additional oral health problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common example is filling a tooth. When tooth decay sets in and results in a cavity, it is important to address the issue quickly. Otherwise, the problem could worsen, causing you to eventually lose the tooth. Additionally, the decay may spread to other teeth, further affecting your overall oral health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4782\" class=\"elementor elementor-4782\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f789283 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f789283\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22adc649\" data-id=\"22adc649\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4d4693 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4d4693\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_general_octg\">Get $50 when you book with Opencare.<\/a><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f1d70b cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52f1d70b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>We reward you for going to your dental checkup!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-696bef0b\" data-id=\"696bef0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ebc1e2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"20ebc1e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/wizard\/?dm_promo_code=visa50#\/recommendations\/location\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=promo__opencare__blogincentive_general_octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restorative dentistry is not recognized as its own dental specialty. However, a general dentist is perfectly capable of performing restorative dentistry procedures and does so frequently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the difference between restorative and cosmetic dentistry?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes, the terms restorative and cosmetic dentistry can be confused. Many of the procedures are the same, which is why it\u2019s no wonder that people get them mixed up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between these two types of dentistry is the reason why the procedures are being done. Restorative dentistry focuses on dental issues that, if not resolved, could lead to further oral health problems. Cosmetic dentistry, on the other hand, is more concerned with the appearance of your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see why these terms are easy to confuse. Basically, it comes down to whether you need the procedure to maintain oral health or enhance your oral appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to distinguish between these two dental fields in terms of cost.. Many insurance companies will only cover procedures required for a patient to maintain proper oral health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is considered basic restorative dentistry?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think of routine procedures like general cleanings and exams as the first rung on the dental care health ladder, minor restorative procedures are one step up. Here are some of the most common procedures that fall into this category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fillings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental fillings to correct cavities are perhaps the most common type of restorative dentistry. The average American has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/09\/160927143042.htm#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20has%20three,has%2011%20or%20more%20fillings.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 dental fillings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 25% of the population has 11 or more. It&#8217;s likely that you have a filling or two as well. If it has been several months since your last dental examination, it\u2019s important to book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now to be assessed for tooth decay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cavities are filled with amalgam, a mercury alloy. Sometimes, you can easily see the metal color and other times a tooth-colored substance is used to hide the filling. The procedure is simple and very effective at stopping the spread of tooth decay and disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root Canals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes damage can extend through the tooth and into the root. This can happen because a cavity gets out of hand, if the tooth is damaged, or if it becomes infected for some other reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f73b7d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f73b7d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab6f21\" data-id=\"3ab6f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ccac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0ccac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due for a checkup?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87420a cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87420a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find a top rated dentist near you that takes your insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ac98\" data-id=\"ae7ac98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5290808 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5290808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people associate root canal with discomfort. However, in reality, modern-day root canals are straightforward procedures that are effective in restoring a tooth to health and preventing tooth loss. In fact, you can think of it as a more in-depth filling, because essentially, that\u2019s all it is.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist simply drills a small hole in the tooth and clears out the infected pulp. The interior of the tooth is then disinfected and filled and the top of the tooth is covered for protection with a small crown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth Extractions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root canals and other procedures can help you avoid having a tooth extracted. Unfortunately, sometimes the damage is too great or the infection has spread too far and the tooth can\u2019t be saved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that case, the tooth will need to be extracted. This is another straightforward, restorative procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a tooth can have further repercussions for your oral health, however. Without a replacement tooth filling the gap, other teeth may shift in the mouth. Having gaps in your smile also puts extra strain on your other teeth when biting and chewing. Furthermore, if you lose several teeth, the lack of support can lead to bone loss and even a change in your facial structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that reason, many people opt for further restorative dental procedures.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sophisticated terminology indicates in-depth dental cleaning. Periodontal scaling and root planing is used when patients have active gum disease and need a more thorough cleaning underneath the gums.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is considered\u00a0 major restorative dentistry?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dental problems are not corrected with basic restorative procedures, usually you reach a point where you will lose one or more teeth. Then, one of these major restorative dentistry procedures will be required to restore your oral health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major procedures will typically require more than one dental visit to complete. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start making regular visits before it gets to this point where your oral health is compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentures<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Modern dentures are a viable option for many people who otherwise wouldn\u2019t have teeth in either the upper and\/or lower gums. Dentures restore oral functions for patients who have experienced severe loss of permanent teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridges\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can think of bridges like a partial denture. They can be made to replace one or several teeth. Bridges are usually permanently inserted so you won\u2019t have to worry about them falling out of your mouth. However, this requires grinding down the healthy teeth on either side to use as an anchor point in most cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implants are the dental prosthetic that is most like natural teeth. They are anchored by implanting a titanium post into the jawbone which acts as a replacement for the root of your tooth. A crown is then mounted on top but is virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does restorative dentistry cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you might imagine, the price of restorative dentistry depends on the procedure(s) you need. If you have dental insurance, many restorative procedures will be covered under your plan. However, any procedures that your insurance company considers to be cosmetic are usually not covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t have insurance, basic restorative dentistry procedures are fairly inexpensive. You can expect to pay only a few hundred dollars or less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the problems are not addressed early and advance to the point of losing a tooth, you could be looking at between $2,000 and $4,500 to replace one tooth. Full mouth restoration could end up costing as much as $60,000!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, it\u2019s far better for your pocketbook to visit a dentist and address dental issues early.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can I find restorative dentistry near me?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentists can detect cavities and other issues before you start feeling discomfort, allowing them to correct the problem quickly and easily before it becomes a major issue. In other words, don\u2019t wait until you feel dental pain to visit the dentist. Visiting a dentist regularly can help keep major oral health problems from developing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f73b7d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f73b7d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab6f21\" data-id=\"3ab6f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ccac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0ccac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due for a checkup?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87420a cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87420a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find a top rated dentist near you that takes your insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ac98\" data-id=\"ae7ac98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5290808 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5290808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have a dentist? Not a problem! Find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today and level up your oral wellness. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental issues rank among some of the most prevalent health problems in the world. Even though many dental problems are preventable by taking proper care of your teeth, oral health issues are overwhelmingly common.\u00a0 Globally, approximately 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases and dental problems. 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