Biting hard objects, teeth are broken into pieces; falling down, teeth are knocked off; teeth are decayed, and the defects are getting bigger and bigger... In the face of tooth defects, it not only affects the appearance and chewing function, but also sometimes may cause hot and cold irritation pain or pulpitis. So, what should we do in the face of tooth defects? In this issue, we will talk about this topic:
On-line doctor: Yang Song
Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Fujian Medical University Ph.D. candidate
Today's discussion: What should I do with a tooth defect?
Correct understanding of "tooth defects"
There are three general dental defects:
1. Tooth defect: partial defect of one or more teeth
2. Dentition defect: one or even several teeth are missing
3. Lack of dentition: there is no tooth in the mouth
What causes tooth loss?
1, caries, which is the most common cause
2, often bite hard things caused by wear
3. Impact of external forces
4. Congenital tooth deformity
What are the dangers of tooth defects?
"Tooth defects are fine and do not affect the body." I believe many people think so, but this is a wrong understanding!
The relationship between good and bad teeth is not only aesthetics and chewing ability, but also directly and affects physical health. For example, caries, deep to a certain extent will damage the dental nerve, dental nerve infection will lead to pain, the formation of chronic inflammation will gradually invade to the root tip, destroying the alveolar bone. On the other hand, caries can also affect the gums, causing gingivitis and periodontitis.
If the tooth loss is serious, the chewing function will be affected, so the nutrients ingested by the human body will be affected to a certain extent, resulting in malnutrition, which directly threatens the health of the body.
How do I fix it?
The dentist will develop different restoration plans based on the extent of the defect and the patient's needs, including resin filling (filling), full crown, inlay and veneer restoration.
At present, the more common toothless restoration schemes in China are mainly three kinds -
1, the most expensive: implant dentures
Implant dentures are special fixed dentures, also known as artificial implants. Because it is not destructive to adjacent teeth, dental implants have been recognized by the oral medicine community as the preferred method of restoration for missing teeth.
Implant denture restoration is preferred for missing teeth when economic conditions permit and oral and systemic conditions permit (note: not all people are suitable for implant restoration).
2, the most popular: fixed dentures
It is commonly known as porcelain teeth (but not all materials are porcelain), wearing braces, etc. As a traditional toothless restoration program, it is accepted by most people in terms of comfort and price. It is usually the use of adjacent natural teeth to fix and support artificial teeth in the missing tooth area.
It is mainly used for the repair of partial defects in the teeth. Different denture materials can be selected according to economic conditions and aesthetic needs.
3, the most traditional: movable dentures
Therefore, the name is speculative, is a denture that can be removed and worn actively, and is currently the most common choice of repair method for the elderly or multiple teeth missing in China.
However, there are many defects compared to the first two fixed repair methods, such as poor functional recovery, obvious foreign body sensation, short service life, and inconvenient use.
Source: FM1036 Fujian News Broadcast