Broken tooth treatment

TREATMENT FOR TOOTH FRACTURE

                       

               

                                                                     Normal tooth

I . ENAMEL & DENTIN FRACTURE 

                                                                                                              

   TREATMENT : 

                                1.COMPOSITE RESTORATION (filling)

       If the tooth has broken till the enamel or dentin level, the dentist will often fix the broken tooth with a filling. This will protect and restore the strength of the tooth.

     For areas of your mouth that are visible when you smile, it may be preferable to bond the tooth. The dentist uses a special resin that adheres to the broken tooth. It is shaped and matched to the color of your other teeth. An ultraviolet light is used to set the resin and harden it. The end result is a repaired tooth that looks natural and healthy.

    

                                                                  2.VENEERS

                     When there are cosmetic concerns, the best solution is a porcelain veneer. Especially if the front tooth was broken, a veneer can repair the tooth while ensuring that your smile looks great. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are shaped and colored to match your other teeth perfectly. They can be fixed to the front of the broken tooth once it has been properly treated.

II . ENAMEL & DENTIN FRACTURE INVOLVING PULP

                           

TREATMENT  :
                                                               

                       ROOT-CANAL TREATMENT(RCT)

                      If the tooth has broken down to the pulp, where the nerves and blood vessels lie,root canal therapy is recommended to prevent infection and the need for extraction. A broken tooth may require a crown after root canal therapy in order to keep it protected for long-term use.

   STEPS IN RCT :
                               

  RADIOGRAPHS (X-RAYs):

                                               
    Fractured tooth                                                       Root canal treatment                     

                       


                                                        Crown
                                       


PRE-OPERATIVE:

                                   
                       
  

POST-OPERATIVE :          


                  


III. ROOT FRACTURE 
                        

                                


TREATMENT :

                                                                 EXTRACTION 

           If the fracture is at the root level, tooth cannot be saved anymore. particular tooth to  be removed and replacement of the tooth to be done immediately to restore the function and aesthetics.

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

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Senior citizens oral health and care

ORAL HEALTH IN SENIOR CITIZENS

As people grow older certain health concerns need our full attention especially the oral health.

Good oral health is an integral part of the overall health.

Old age shows number of oral health problems :

1) Periodontal disease:

Poor oral hygiene or high levels of dental plaque are associated with severity of periodontal disease.

Gum disease worsens if there is poor fitting dentures and in certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer.
Periodontal disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.

2) Tooth loss:

Severe dental caries and periodontal disease are the major reasons for the tooth loss.

3) Denture related lesions:

Denture stomatitis is the inflammation of tissues underlying the dentures.
Ill fitting dentures, improper usage of denture and poor oral hygiene causes denture stomatitis.

DENTURE STOMATITIS

Denture hyperplasia is the overgrowth of tissues under the dentures.

Traumatic ulcers seen with overextended dentures or unbalanced occlusion .

ULCERATION IN DENTURE BEARING AREA.

4) Root caries:

Tooth roots are more prone to decay.
In periodontal disease the roots will be exposed outside because of gum recession, as a result root caries come on the exposed root.

5) Dry mouth:

Dry mouth/Xerostomia comes from ageing and by usage of some medications.
Dry mouth causes dental caries and chewing,eating & communicating difficulties.
Smoking is another risk factor of dry mouth.
Dry mouth is mostly seen in patients treated for hypertension, psychiatric or urinary problems.

6) Bone resorption:

Bone resorption results from tooth loss and not replacing a missing teeth.

Oral health maintenance in older people:

1) Increasing oral hydration.
2) Brushing twice daily.
3) Flossing once daily.
4) Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
5) Every six months once dental checkup.

Conclusion:

Oral health impact will be there on general health and the quality of life.
Poor oral health can increase the risk to general health and affects the nutritional intake.
So it is important to see a dentist regularly, as they can provide good oral health care.

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Treatment to discolored teeth and teeth spacings.

VENEERS

Veneers are wafer thin, custom-made shells of tooth colored materials, strong, bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve the appearance.

Veneers are used to repair chippped, stained, fluorosed teeth and help in closing gaps between the teeth.
Veneers may also correct slightly crowded or overlapping teeth.
If your teeth got discolored with age, veneers may improve their appearance.

FLUOROSED TEETH

DISCOLORED TEETH

Veneers are conservative approach than crowns, to change teeth's color and shape and are stain resistant.

Veneer placement:

CLOSING GAPS BETWEEN TEETH WITH VENEERS

VENEERS FOR DISCOLORED TEETH  BEFORE AND AFTER

For healthy teeth, veneers can be a good substitute for crowns (also called caps), which require removal of more of your natural tooth structure.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in cosmetic dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Injuries to the teeth

DENTAL TRAUMA

Dental trauma refers to trauma(injury) to the teeth and/or periodontium and nearby soft tissues such as lips, tongue etc.,

Dental injuries:

Enamel fracture --

                

Enamel-dentine fracture -- uncomplicated crown fracture.

Enamel-dentine fracture involving pulp exposure -- complicated crown fracture.

Root fracture of tooth --

  

Periodontal injuries:

Subluxation -- tooth knocked loose.

Lateral luxation -- lateral displacement of tooth.

Extrusive luxation -- external displacement of tooth.

Intrusive luxation -- internal displacement of tooth.

Avulsion -- tooth knocked out.

Injuries to supporting bone:  

Injury involves the alveolar bone and may extend beyond the alveolus.

Dentoalveolar fracture --

Mandibular  fracture --

Risk factors for dental trauma:

1) Age - especially young children , mostly 2-3 years of age.

2) Sports, especially contact sports such as football, hockey, basketball, cricket.

3) Military training.
4) Class II malocclusion with increased overjet and class II skeletal relationship with  incompetent lips.

Prevention:

Prevention is nearly impossible to stop accidents from happening, especially in children who are quite active.

Regular use of a gum shield during sports and other high risk activities, is the most effective prevention for dental trauma.

MOUTH GUARD

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Operative and endodontic dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Dental management during pregnancy.

PREGNANCY - DENTAL MANAGEMENT

The hormonal changes during pregnancy causes changes in the mother's body. 

Increase in secretion of female hormones and foetal growth causes several systemic, physiological and physical changes in pregnant women.

Oral changes seen in pregnancy include gingivitis, gingival hyperplasia, pyogenic granuloma and salivary changes.

First trimester (1-12 weeks)

• Educating the patient about maternal oral changes which occur during pregnancy.
• Strict oral hygiene instructions to be given.
• Limiting the treatments to oral prophylaxis and emergency treatments.
• Radiographs to be avoided.

Second trimester (13-24 weeks)

• Oral hygiene instructions to be given.
• Scaling, polishing and curettage can be performed if necessary.
• Emergency dental care to be given.
• Radiographs to be avoided.

Third trimester (25-40 weeks)

It is safe to perform dental treatment in the early part of 3rd trimester. Pregnant women position in dental chair to be left lateral position and not to be supine position.

• Oral hygiene instructions to be given.
• Scaling, polishing and curettage can be performed if necessary.
• Better to avoid dental treatments during second half of 3rd trimester.
• Radiographs to be avoided.

Conclusion:

Pregnancy is a unique period that support the formation and maturation of a new life. Every pregnant women should be encouraged to seek dental care along with a medical care.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755 

Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Web:- www.rootzdentalcare.in