Can a broken tooth be filled with a filling?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Trung Hau - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
Dental fillings are an effective treatment for decayed or chipped teeth that improve the patient's aesthetic condition. However, there are a number of problems encountered before, during and after fillings that make many patients wonder. So how to take care of teeth after filling?

1. What is a filling?

Filling or filling is a dental technique that uses artificial materials to fill in the missing tooth tissue, bringing both aesthetics and improving the patient's chewing function. Cases of fillings are often caused by causes such as decayed teeth, chipped teeth, spaced teeth or filling the old fillings.

2. When is a tooth filling needed?

Some cases that need dental filling intervention include:
Cavity fillings: Tooth decay is a condition where there are holes in the teeth due to the activity of bacteria that accumulate when eating unhealthy foods and taking care of the teeth. improperly caused. If not handled, this hole will gradually grow, leading to serious toothache, infection, even tooth loss
Chipped filling: A chipped tooth occurs when biting on food or something that is too strong or have strong mechanical impact on tooth structure. In cases of early detection, the dentist can perform a filling similar to a decayed tooth, but the patient also needs to thoroughly clean the tooth in the chipped position to remove bacteria to help the filling work effectively. than.
Filling: Sparse teeth, especially incisors, greatly affect aesthetics, so it is possible to rely on cosmetic dental fillings to overcome this situation. The method should only be applied to clearances less than 2 mm. In the case of larger gaps, other techniques such as porcelain crowns can be applied to give a higher aesthetic effect.

3. Can a broken tooth filling be filled?

During use, the fillings can come off at any time due to many causes of discomfort for the patient, if not fixed and left for a long time, it can cause bacteria to easily attack. and cause disease on the damaged old tooth. When the filling is broken, the filling is completely feasible and correct to ensure the chewing function as well as the aesthetics of the teeth.
Although dental fillings can seal broken and broken teeth quickly, the use time of a filling is relatively shorter, and it is more susceptible to damage and peeling when it collides with food. Therefore, another method that is considered to be the most perfect dental restoration is porcelain crown. This method is superior to conventional fillings in both durability and aesthetics, not only helping teeth to chew well but also creating the most natural level compared to surrounding real teeth.
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