Three Teeth
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The presence in the dentition of gaps of various sizes is called - three teeth, and is often present together with an equally widespread anomaly, known as diastema.
The latter is characterized by the presence either in the upper or in the lower row of teeth, the gap between the central incisors reaching a width of 1 to 6 mm. We know of certain clinical cases of a large degree of severity, in which such a gap reaches a 10-millimeter magnitude.
Standing at an abnormally excessive distance from each other are mostly incisors of the upper jaw, while the lower jaw is susceptible to the appearance of such a defect with a much smaller probability. The degree of severity of the stage in which such an anomalous phenomenon is present is determined by the extent to which the appearance of a person with the presence of a given disease can change, the deterioration of diction and speech impairment progress.
Many of those who have gaps between their teeth reconcile themselves to this fact, not counting it as any significant negative phenomenon, and quite in vain do not find it a sufficient reason for concern and treatment to the dentist. And yet, three teeth represents a fairly common dental defect, and the methods of modern dentistry can help successfully get rid of this problem.
Causes of trema
The causes of trema in the first place can be covered in hereditary factors. If the tremens and diastems are present, at least one of the parents, this is a risk factor that a child may have large gaps between teeth during the formation of the jaws and teeth growth.
To the reasons, caused by the peculiarities of the development of the child's organism, is the presence of an innate pathology of the bridle of the upper lip. An abnormal location of a thin film, if it is attached very low and resides in close proximity to the teeth, its excessive tension leads to the fact that the teeth practically creep along the dental arch.
Another inborn factor is the following. Due to the pathological, exceeding the norm, the growth of the jaw bones, or because of the too small size of the teeth, significant gaps may appear between them.
Further, to the appearance of trema is able to lead later weaning the child from the nipple, if he sucks a long pacifier, other items or his own fingers. All this can adversely affect the processes of normal development and teething.
In adulthood, or in a child at a time when the milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, when an empty space is formed due to the loss of one of the teeth, the adjacent teeth are displaced, resulting in an increase in the intervals separating them.
Regardless of what acts as a cause of trema, its presence requires an appeal to the dentist for the necessary correction. An exception can be only the phenomenon of the formation of gaps between the teeth of the child, when the dairy changes to permanent. After a full replacement, the slit sizes are normalized independently.
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Trems between teeth represent a dental defect, as well as a diastema characterized by the presence of gaps between the teeth. However, in this case, a characteristic feature is that such gaps occur not only in the form of a too wide gap between the anterior incisors of the upper or lower jaw. Slots of a large width can be divided into any of all other teeth in the oral cavity.
The cause of this anomaly is excessive development of the jaw, anomalies in development associated with the size of the teeth - if they are too small. The formation of a large space between the teeth often occurs during the eruption in the baby of the baby teeth, when the jaw is in a state of active growth. Normal for the trema is an indicator that does not go beyond 0.7 mm, and if the gaps between the teeth exceed 1 mm, this gives grounds to state that there is a dental pathology.
The presence of large gaps between the teeth refers to defects of predominantly cosmetic nature, but in addition they are able to act and as a cause of problems of functional properties. Due to the presence of trema, speech defects occur, the soft tissues of the gums are injured, gum pockets are provoked.
In adults, this dental pathology is a risk factor for a significant increase in the likelihood of the appearance of diseases affecting teeth: caries, pulpitis, and gum disease: periodontal disease and periodontitis.
Proceeding from this, the gap between the teeth, despite their seeming harmlessness and the fact that they do not usually cause any significant discomfort in everyday life, require immediate corrective orthodontic treatment.
Trema and diastema
The concepts of trema and diastema are close in importance due to the fact that each of them is characterized by dental pathologies similar in nature and which have similar manifestations. Both diastema and threma are used to denote abnormally large gaps between the teeth in the dentition of the upper and lower jaw. In fact, the only significant difference between them is that the diastema is spoken of when the central incisors are divided by an excessive gap, and the trembles mean a large distance in the gaps between all the other teeth.
Owners of the gap between the teeth, or diastema, is a fairly large number of people. It can occur in every fifth person, and with a much higher frequency occurs on the upper jaw. As for the lower jaw, it becomes the place of localization of such a pathology with a much lower probability.
As a rule, for many gaps between the teeth do not represent any serious problem, they quietly live their lives, even without paying any attention to it. And some people at all perceive the chipping between teeth as an important component of their image, which is some special highlight of the appearance. But as statistics show, most still tend to regard such features as a flaw rather than something belonging to the number of positive features of their appearance.
Trems and diastems at the present stage of development of dental equipment and techniques are amenable to effective correction. This comes to the aid of all those who are dissatisfied with their appearance, and helps to get rid of all possible associated complexes and insecurities, and also can improve the quality of life.
Symptoms of trema
Symptoms of trema are manifested in the form of extremely large spaces of empty space present between the teeth in the lower and upper jaw. Classify as pathological thromes that reach a width of more than 1 mm. Tremmas occur in the presence of all kinds of anomalies and deformities with maxillofacial localization, with small teeth, in the absence of some teeth in the dentition, etc.
By its nature, this anomaly is divided into physiological and pathological.
The physiological trema is typical to occur during that period of the child's development, when the milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, and its appearance is associated with the growth processes of the jaw. In the absence of tremors in children at the age of 5 years, we can assume a delay in the development of the jawbone, which, if confirmed, leads to the need to take appropriate corrective measures. In adults 30 to 50 years of age, three may indicate that the periodontitis tissues are prone to destructive processes, that they are characterized by a decrease in the bone tissue of the alveoli of the teeth and displacement.
A threeme of a pathological nature can appear when there are already fully formed permanent teeth. Lead to its occurrence of gum disease, atrophy of the jaw bone, etc.
Thus, the symptoms of the trema in which the disease becomes possible is mainly reduced to the presence of more than one anomalously wide gap between the teeth in the row. This fact makes it necessary to apply to the dentist for the necessary measures to eliminate such a defect.
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Treatment of trema
Some people can live long enough with trema without experiencing any particular discomfort. However, it should be borne in mind that over time, the gaps between the teeth tend to expand. And sooner or later there will come a time when it becomes necessary to seek help from a specialist. Therefore, it is better not to postpone the treatment of trema, and proceed to it as soon as possible.
Modern medicine provides a wide variety of ways to eliminate this problem. The choice of the most suitable and them occurs on the basis of an individual approach to each specific patient, taking into account what the general condition of the teeth in the oral cavity is and how far the process of formation of the gaps between the teeth has gone, etc. Based on these factors, the dentist assesses the feasibility of using braces, kappas, or orthodontic plates. The purpose of using each of these methods is, first of all, straightening the position of the teeth and then fixing them in this normal, correct state.
If there is no extreme need for orthodontic treatment, and all that is required is to restore the aesthetics of a smile, vinnyra can be used. The principle of using these artificial linings from composite materials or porcelain is that they cover the gap, creating the necessary visual effect giving the smile a naturalness and beauty. Fixing them is carried out on glue, which is applied to the surface of the tooth, before it is specially treated. The use of veneers allows to achieve exclusively aesthetic goals, since they do not provide a physical correction of the anomaly. On the fact of the growth of teeth with a diastema, that is, the filling of the gap between it with a special photographic material of the present therapeutic effect does not occur, only restoration takes place.
Treating of trema can be carried out using various methods of modern dentistry, each of which implies the achievement of a beneficial action: therapeutic or aesthetic.
Elimination of trema
It is possible to achieve the fact that the removal of trema will occur with the use of a number of methods, which will be given below.
The longest, but at the same time the most qualitative and sparing for the dental tissues, correction of excessive gaps between the teeth occurs when using the orthodontic method. Its use is not associated with carrying out any preparatory actions on the teeth, they do not need to be prepared, polished or grinded. In children under 12 years, the anomaly is eliminated by special orthodontic plates. Since the age of 13, the wearing of braces for a certain period of time has been shown.
Therapeutic method is also known as artistic restoration. It involves the use of composite vinners, with the help of which the missing tooth tissue is built up.
You can eliminate the three by using the orthopedics method. To eliminate the defect of the teeth, crowns or ceramic veneers are used. By the level of aesthetic effect as a result of its application, the orthopedic method surpasses the method of artistic restoration with composite materials.
So, as a result of using some methods, removal of the trema is carried out by normalizing the position of the teeth in the dentition, while others are mainly aimed at restoring the aesthetic aspects of the appearance without eliminating the physical cause of the large gaps between the teeth. The choice depends on what kind of goal you are pursuing by contacting a specialist about this.
Prevention of trema
Approaching such a question as prevention of trema, it should be noted that in fact, there are no specific specific prescriptions and recommendations that go beyond the generally known basic rules of care and the principles of maintaining dental health.
The disease is in many cases - a child from childhood, since the trembles can arise even during the process of changing the milk teeth to the root teeth, and due to the loss of teeth, the neighbors with the fallen are able to change their position, forming large gaps. With sufficient parental control of the oral cavity of the child, the risk of having three pathological lesions decreases, so it is very important to teach children the basics of personal hygiene, which also includes dental care and rules on how to brush your teeth. In addition, it is very important to visit the dentist regularly, who, when examined, is able to identify the peculiarities of the child's teeth development. In particular, find that their size is less than the norm, or, for example, that the jaw develops excessively, which can provoke a three, and as soon as possible prescribe the appropriate treatment until the disease progresses to the stage at which the struggle with its consequences is difficult.
Preventing trema in relation to adults - similar. Also, the need for regular dental monitoring of the teeth is absolutely justified. Not the least role is played by the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and the absence of bad habits.