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Methods and technology of tooth restoration

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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There are various methods of restoration of teeth. Each method is selected individually by the dentist, after a detailed examination and consideration of the patient's wishes. The most popular method of restoration is pin restoration.

The method of pin restoration makes it easy to return the old tooth shape. Please note that the tab is a one-piece design. This allows to provide high durability of the prosthesis, in contrast to the crowns. The only drawback of this method is the high probability of development of chipped and secondary caries, in some cases the insert begins to darken.

Another method of restoration of teeth - with the help of a crown. The advantages of this method is that the prosthesis is hermetically fixed. And this means that microbes, food or saliva residues do not penetrate it, that is, it is a guarantee that the patient will not have caries. Crowns are quite strong, and do not change their color over time. If a crown was made of poor-quality materials, then after a certain time in the mouth under the crown will begin the oxidation process. As a result - suppuration, fluxes, inflammation of the gums. In any case, the crown will adversely affect adjacent teeth and gums due to its stiffness. The method of restoration of teeth with the help of a crown looks quite aesthetic and allows a short time to return the previous smile.

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Fiberglass

Fiberglass restoration is a new way to restore a damaged tooth and make it more durable. Fiberglass is a solid modern, and most importantly absolutely safe material, which has taken its niche in the field of dentistry.

If you compare the characteristics of fiberglass and other materials that are used in dentistry for prosthetics and restoration of teeth, the glass fiber wins in almost all respects. This material is very durable, which is important for implants and prostheses. After restoration of teeth using this material, teeth look like their own. And this indicates a high quality of the material, which is indispensable in aesthetic dentistry.

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Pins

Restoring the tooth with a pin is a modern method of reconstruction for the destruction of any complexity. Let's look at the basic technology of tooth restoration with a pin.

  • The dentist conducts a survey, and with the help of boron removes hard tissues on the crown, which prevent the restoration. A portion of the enamel, which has been preserved, is subsequently used to fasten the composite part.
  • The root canal is reamed, sealed and rinsed. The task of the dentist to keep the root at least two mm.
  • Next is the installation of the pin. The dentist partially removes the seal and opens the channel for its installation.
  • At the final stage, the crown is attached to the pin.

Veneers

Restoring the tooth with veneer is a popular dental procedure. The feature of the veneer is that it is made of porcelain or composite materials. Veneer is a thin lining that firmly but gently covers the vestibular surface of the destroyed tooth and allows you to adjust its shape and color.

The first veneers appeared in the last century. The technique of restoration of teeth using veneers shows excellent results. But the cost of restoration using such a modern material is not cheap. Veneers are used for the restoration of any teeth, regardless of whether it is front or side. Veneers have proved to be a strong and high-quality material that restores damaged or lost teeth with the help of aesthetic dentistry methods.

Photopolymers

Recently, the restoration of the tooth with a photopolymer has become very popular. This material allows you to restore badly damaged and damaged teeth. Also, thanks to the photopolymer, you can lengthen the tooth, change its color or shape.

Photopolymers are composite materials that consist of a filler and an organic matrix. The quality properties of this material are completely dependent on the amount and size of the filler. So, for hybridization of teeth, hybrid composites with large particles are used, and for restoration small ones are needed. But this material will help restore the tooth only if the tooth tissue remains, that is, the tooth is not removed and not completely lost.

Tabs

Restoring the tooth tab is recommended to use in cases where the tooth is destroyed by half. Tabs are made in dental laboratories using plaster models of the patient's jaws. For the tab, you need two models - the lower and upper jaw. The dentist creates a tab so that it does not interfere with the patient and does not cause a feeling of discomfort.

The tab is selected for the color of the patient's teeth, so do not worry that the restored tooth will be something different from steel. Also, thanks to modern technology, you can restore the individual characteristics of the destroyed tooth. This method of aesthetic dentistry takes time to manufacture the insert and the recovery process, but the result is always pleasing.

Light curing composite materials

Increasingly, dentistry uses the restoration of teeth with light-curing composite materials. The advantage of these materials is that they perfectly imitate the dental tissue. They allow the restoration of the tooth as it was before destruction or removal. In addition, light-curing materials are absolutely safe for human health.

With regard to the effectiveness of this procedure, the result is immediately visible. The cost of such a restoration is an order of magnitude higher than the procedure for regenerating with pins or crowns. But if you are looking for a modern, reliable, kachevtenny and fast method, then use light-reflecting composite materials.

Technologies of restoration of a teeth

The technology of restoration of teeth makes it possible to return the destroyed teeth. The technology itself, according to which the dentist will work, directly depends on the degree of tooth decay and the method chosen. Before starting the restoration process, the dentist examines the patient and treats all problems that concern the oral cavity in addition to the desire to restore the teeth.

The dentist treats unhealthy teeth and seals the damaged canals. If the patient's tooth is not severely damaged, then as a technology of recovery choose the method of pinning, that is, the tab. The procedure begins when the dentist makes an impression and seals the tooth with a temporary filling. A necessary part of the tooth is produced, which the dentist fastens with cement of special composition.

If the patient has a strong tooth decay, then the crown is chosen as the restoration technology. As in the above method, the dentist takes a cast and uses a crown to cast it. The tooth is grinded under the crown and the crown itself is installed. This is the end of the recovery process and the process of treatment and rehabilitation begins after all dental procedures.

Glaspan technology

The restoration of the tooth using Glasspans technology is a modern method of reconstruction. Technology Glosspan is a flexible ceramic binder, which is used for the restoration of the frontal and lateral teeth. The peculiarity of this system is that it allows to work absolutely with all kinds of dental materials.

Let's consider in what cases the restoration of the tooth is using the technology of the Glosspan. Glosspan is used in the replacement and restoration of missing teeth. Technology is indispensable in the manufacture of temporary, intermediate and adhesive bridges. Also, this method stabilizes the position of damaged teeth. In patients who have recovered their teeth with Glosspan technology, there are no complications, and the rehabilitation process goes much faster than when restoring with crowns or a pin method.

Functional tooth restoration

Functional restoration of the tooth is quite common in dental practice. The reason for this procedure is problems that arise due to inflammation, mechanical damage or caries. When restoring, the doctor must recreate the anatomical shape, which is quite a painstaking job.

When functional restoration is necessary to take into account the position of the tooth. It is difficult to work with both front teeth and with root teeth. The most urgent issue is the question of aesthetics, since the restored tooth should not differ, or something stand out from the rest. Technology, method and materials are selected by the dentist on an individual basis. This allows a qualitative restoration of damaged teeth and their functional load.

Cosmetic restoration of teeth

Cosmetic restoration of teeth implies a restoration of color, that is, whiteness. Also, with cosmetic, that is, aesthetic restoration, the procedure of microprosthesis of cracks that occur on the enamel is performed. The whole procedure is performed by a dentist-cosmetologist with the use of filling and composite materials.

After cosmetic restoration of the teeth, the patient is given certain recommendations, which allow to speed up the rehabilitation process and keep the restored teeth as long as possible. The cost of this procedure is completely dependent on the complexity of the work. If you decide to cosmetic restoration, it is best to conduct this procedure in a special clinic.

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New technologies

To date, new technologies for restoring teeth are constantly appearing and improving. Restoration passes quickly, qualitatively, painlessly and most importantly gives a lasting and effective result.

The peculiarity of new technologies of teeth restoration is that modern materials are used. Patients are reconstructed using composite materials. Such materials are very durable and absolutely safe. Reconstruction of new technologies allows creating high quality prostheses that completely repeat the color and individual characteristics of lost teeth. The most important advantage of the development of dental technology is that it is possible to restore the tooth practically from scratch, without having the remains of bone tissue.

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