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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Restoration of the tooth part involves the use of two main methods - the lining and tabs. Let's consider in which cases it is best to use one or another method.
- Tabs are used for partial destruction, that is, when a defect can be removed with the help of materials. This method of recovery refers to microprosthetics. Creating tabs does not take a lot of time for the patient, because they are created using a pre-made cast of jaws. Most often used veneers and ceramic inlays.
- Pins are used to securely strengthen the root part of the teeth and restore the crown part. Most often, the pins are used when restoring the entire tooth from the root. Pins are made of composite and combined materials.
Restoration of the crown part
Restoration of the crown part of the tooth is very important process, since the beauty and aesthetics of the smile depends on the quality of the restoration work. There are several methods for restoring the crown part. Each of the methods depends on the degree of damage.
Note that the crown is part of the tooth that is visible, because it protrudes over the gum and its main function is food processing. All this suggests that the crown should be hard enough to withstand the load. Also, the crown should not succumb to the process of metabolism and oxidation that take place in the body. If the crown begins to deteriorate, then it is necessary to immediately seek dental care, since the natural processes in the body will aggravate the destruction.
One of the methods of restoration is the installation of a non-removable prosthesis, that is, crowns. Crown is made of various materials, which allow to completely restore the initial shape of the tooth. Most often, the crown is used for severe tooth decay.
Root recovery
Restoring the root of the tooth is a long process that will take not only a lot of time, but also a lot of money. If you decide on this procedure, then go to the dentist. The doctor should find out whether you are allergic to any medications and whether you have had a procedure to restore the root of the tooth before.
The dentist will help you choose the method of tooth restoration and materials that are ideal for this procedure. Particular attention is paid to the choice of material for tooth reconstruction, it must be firm and moisture resistant.
The easiest and quickest way to restore the root of the tooth is to insert the anchor pins. The pins are made of a special anti-corrosion alloy, which has many varieties, differing in diameter and length. This method of recovery allows for high quality, fast, and most importantly, it is absolutely safe to restore lost roots of teeth.
Restoration of the cutting edge
Restoration of the cutting edge of the tooth is used for pathological abrasion of the teeth. As a rule, this procedure requires front incisors. The process of tooth regeneration begins with a visit to the dentist. The dentist examines the patient's teeth and chooses the most appropriate method of recovery.
The dentist chooses the color of the material that will restore the edge of the cutting tooth. If the front teeth are to be restored, the aesthetic issue of the procedure is given special attention. After color matching, the dentist disinfects teeth with paste and isolates them from saliva. The surface of the cutting edge of the tooth is treated with boron and a composite material is applied to it. The material is polymerized, which allows to completely restore the tooth. Then the dentist performs polishing and cleaning the restored tooth.
Restoration of anterior teeth
Restoration of the front teeth is the most popular procedure in modern dentistry. For restoration are suitable as completely destroyed teeth, and partially damaged or destroyed due to diseases or inflammatory processes.
There are direct and indirect methods of recovery. Indirect methods include the use of inlays, veneers, crowns, linings. That is, materials that are made in the dental laboratory. The dentist should assess the degree of tooth decay and choose one of the above options for restoring the front teeth. Indirect methods are popular, as the guarantee of their service is more than 15 years.
Direct recovery methods are most often used for the front teeth. The advantage of these methods is that they are more prone, which is ideal for the front teeth. Restoration is performed using composite and filling materials. Materials have high strength and excellent quality, which allows you to restore any damage.
Restoring a broken front tooth
The recovery of a broken front tooth is completely dependent on the degree of damage. If a small area of tooth enamel is damaged, the dentist can perform the restoration with the help of filling materials and composite resins. If the tooth has broken partially, then for restoration, crowns, veneers, lumineers and other methods are used.
Veneers and lumineers are suitable for restoring an incompletely damaged tooth. Crowns can be used for heavy damage. Each of these methods has its advantages. So, for example, veneers are most often chosen by celebrities who conquer fans with their snow-white teeth. Crowns are a simpler, cheaper and more durable recovery method, which is perfect for reconstructing a broken front tooth.
Restoration of the tooth wall
Restoration of the tooth wall is performed by the dentist after a complete examination of the oral cavity of the patient. The dentist must determine the causes of the destruction and, if possible, eliminate them. The wall of the tooth can collapse for various reasons and under the influence of various factors. Most often, patients turn to the dentist for the restoration of the tooth wall, which is destroyed due to serious carious lesions or injuries.
The method by which the tooth wall will be restored depends on the degree of damage and physiological characteristics of the tooth. The esthetic requirements of the patient also have significance. For restoration can be used such methods as filling, restoration by veneers or prosthetics.