If you fracture
a front tooth so badly that there is little tooth structure
left, crowning is probably the treatment of choice. The
procedure should be performed immediately, however, because the
pulp is exposed and living nerves are unprotected.
Treatment
Time
Usually two appointments of approximately
one to four hours on up to four teeth. Expect to spend more time
as additional teeth or more extensive treatment is involved.
Patient
Maintenance Crowns
are esthetically designed to look and feel like " real
teeth ". As with your original smile, however, care must be
taken to avoid teeth fractures. Yearly fluoride treatments may
be advised. Flossing every day is as essential with crowns as
with natural teeth.
Result of
Treatment Badly
fractured teeth may be repaired and reshaped as desired.
Average
Range of Treatment life Expectancy Five
to fifteen years. Life expectancy is directly proportional to
problems with tissues, fracture nd danger of decay.
Advantages
-
The
dentist can repair the chipped or fractured tooth.
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Teeth
can be lighten to any shade.
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Some
realignment or straightening of the teeth is possible.
Some of the
disadvantages
Crowns
can fracture, Procedure
requires anesthesia, Original
tooth form is altered, It
is not permanent, It
is more costly than bonding.
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