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When the front teeth are decayed, depending on the severity of the decay and the specific condition, the dentist will offer treatment methods such as fillings, crowns, root canals,... Filling incisors Cavity is a commonly used method, especially for teeth with only mild caries. So how deep is the incisor filling and is it durable?
1. Mild incisor caries and treatment
For incisors with only mild decay of less than 1⁄2 teeth, dentists often choose a filling method.
1.1 Incisor caries filling materials Slightly different from other caries fillings, because the incisors are located in a position representing the "face" of the teeth, so the filling material for deep incisors requires aesthetics. high.
The commonly chosen material type is Composite. Composite has a color similar to that of teeth, so it is very suitable for filling incisors, moreover there are many colors suitable for the condition of each person's teeth.
In addition, some people can also choose gold fillings to enhance the elegance and nobility. This mixture of gold, copper, and other metals is very durable but more expensive and doesn't look natural either.
1.2 Filling deep incisors how to do? First, the dentist will give a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth to be filled. Next, use a special tool to remove the decayed part of the tooth. The choice of instrument depends on the technical equipment available, the skill of the doctor and the extent of the tooth decay.
After making sure to remove all cavities, clean the cavity of bacteria and debris, the filling material will be applied into the cavity in several layers and using a special light "curing" or lightening. hard layer by layer. When the multilayer process is complete, the dentist will shape the material to the desired result, trim away excess material, and polish the restoration one final time.
1.3 Are deep incisors durable? Deep incisor fillings compared to dental crowns are not durable, fillings can be chipped when you bite on hard objects while chewing and have a certain lifespan depending on a number of factors such as: material deep incisor fillings, dental facilities, how to take care of teeth after filling...
Filling materials for teeth Composite materials have high aesthetics for fillings and are also quite good, but the service life is only lasts two to three years. Deep gold fillings help your teeth to withstand strong chewing forces, lasting at least 10 to 15 years, sometimes longer and not corroding.
In addition, in some cases, if you choose Amalgam fillings, the service life can be extended from 5 to 6 years, higher than composite materials, the bearing capacity and chewing ability are also better. However, the aesthetics are poor, do not match the natural tooth color and may change color after a while.
Dental facility and dentist's qualifications Quality dental facilities and skilled doctors make fewer mistakes and help seals last longer.
Care after filling a deep incisor To prolong the life of the filling, use it longer, you need to note a few things as follows:
Avoid eating right after filling, because the filling materials It takes time to fully solidify. Therefore, to avoid affecting the filling, you should eat after 2 hours of filling. Limit eating foods that are hard, chewy, too hot or too cold: The new filling will not be able to adapt to the chewing force, so these foods will change the adhesion, shape and strength of the tooth. filling material causes the filling to crack or leak. Follow good oral hygiene: brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste, floss, and use antibacterial mouthwash at least once a day Visit your dentist regularly for dental checkups, especially when feel that the tooth has become sensitive or that sharp edges, cracks, or bumps on the filling are causing you discomfort.
2. What to do with severe tooth decay?
2.1 Filling incisors with severe caries Fillings with severe caries are rarely applied, because the incisors have a rather thin shape, the edges of the teeth have thin enamel, so it is easy to lose a lot of real tooth tissue during the process of scraping the caries. Moreover, the molecular cohesion of the filling materials will decrease, making the filling difficult to hold for a long time. So in this case, a crown is the next recommended method.
However, for customers who do not want to have porcelain crowns, fillings with heavily decayed front teeth with Inlay - Porcelain Onlay becomes a perfect choice. This material is 99% similar to real teeth, the strength is only a few parts less than porcelain teeth.
2.2 Severe incisor caries and crown treatment For severe decay or weak teeth, a crown may be necessary. The dentist will drill to remove all the decayed areas to allow enough remaining tooth to cover the tooth. Crowns can be made of gold or porcelain, these materials are very durable, and have good chewing strength.
2.3 Severe incisor caries when need a root canal? When the decay reaches the inner pulp of the tooth, you may need a root canal. This is a treatment to repair and save an infected or severely damaged tooth. The damaged pulp is removed, then medicine is put into the canal to clean if there is an infection. Finally, the canal is filled with the right material.
2.4 Extraction of severely decayed incisors When the incisors are so severely decayed that they cannot be restored and must be removed. This can leave a gap that causes other teeth to move. If possible, consider getting a bridge or crown to replace a missing tooth.
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems in the world and can affect people of all ages, and with all teeth including incisors. If tooth decay is not treated, it will cause more severe pain, infection or loss of teeth, loss of aesthetics. Protect your teeth before having to wonder what to do with tooth decay.
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