Cracked teeth: methods of treatment and prevention

Cracked teeth can be tiny and unnoticeable, or they can be glaring and cause a lot of discomfort. But even microcracks require attention. The fact is that the environment in the oral cavity is aggressive, there are constant chemical reactions, temperature changes, teeth are subjected to mechanical impact. Small cracks can turn into a major problem. Through enamel damage, pigments stain the dentin and the teeth acquire different shades, each one - its own. As the crack deepens, it can reach the dentin, provoking tooth hypersensitivity. And if the fracture deepens and touches the pulp, complications such as pulpitis, abscess and even tissue necrosis develop.

Classification

The American Association of Endodontists distinguishes the following groups of cracks[1]:

Superficial enamel lesions

Often discovered incidentally during regular visits to the dentist. Treatment has the most favorable prognosis. Some microcracks, such as those that occur afte…

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Bruxism: how to get rid of teeth grinding?

We use the expression "gnashing our teeth" most often in a figurative sense when describing rage. However, for some people it is a real problem that causes a lot of trouble. It's called bruxism. Bruxism in adults is uncontrolled grinding of teeth. It occurs due to spasm of the masticatory muscles. The jaws clench and rub against each other. A distinction is made between daytime and nighttime bruxism. With age, its incidence decreases. Nevertheless, nighttime teeth grinding occurs in about 13% of adults and 22% of adults during the day [1]

Distinguished:

primary bruxism - it is not associated with other diseases; secondary - this type is caused by neurological problems or medications. What are the causes of bruxism

In dentistry, there is no consensus on this issue. They distinguish not separate causes of bruxism, but entire groups:

Psychological. Constant stress is considered the main cause of the disease. It is considered a "disease…
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Increased tooth sensitivity – how to get rid of it?

Hyperesthesia or hypersensitivity of the teeth is pain that occurs in response to temperature, chemical, tactile stimuli. Characteristics:

The pain is short-lived but constantly recurring It is not associated with oral or dental disease

Hyperesthesia is caused by thinning enamel. The dentin underneath is no longer protected and responds to irritation. Another cause may be gingival recession. In this case, the root is exposed and reacts.

In Russia, hypersensitivity affects 62% of the population [1]. The problem mainly occurs between the ages of 30 and 60.

Causes of tooth sensitivity

Dentistry identifies several factors that affect the increase in sensitivity:

Enamel damage: cracks, chips

This can be caused by functional disorders (bruxism) or physical impact (chewing nuts, breadcrumbs, hard candies)

Incorrect brushing algorithm

Horizontal movements during brushing can lead to a serious problem s…

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Wobbly teeth: causes and treatments

Normally healthy teeth have a small mobility due to the elasticity of the ligamentous apparatus and the need to cushion the chewing load. Physiologic mobility is 0.06 - 0.15 mm, absolutely imperceptible to a person. Excessive mobility that is noticeable when pressing on the tooth is an anomaly that requires dental intervention. Even if the mobile tooth looks normal, does not hurt, loosening indicates a violation of the gingival connection, which is fraught with the loss of a dental unit.

Pathologic tooth mobility occurs with various dental problems or trauma. What to do if a tooth is wobbly? Go to the dentist. Timely diagnosis and treatment will preserve the integrity of the tooth row, restoring the functioning of the ligamentous apparatus. The method of treatment is selected according to the degree of severity of the defect, the area of location, the presence of concomitant factors. Specialists of the RUTT clinic in Moscow after a comprehensive diagnosis…

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What should you do if your teeth are grinding?

Everyone's teeth wear down as they age. Hard tissue is lost due to friction between surfaces and food. In most cases, this process is uniform, takes a long time and does not affect chewing function. It is a natural (physiological) loss of hard tissue. But sometimes the loss of enamel and dentin (the layer beneath the enamel) is so intense that they talk about pathological erasability of teeth (abrasion). This process leads to physiological disorders and affects all aspects of life.

Symptoms

At first, the disease is asymptomatic, so it is diagnosed in a neglected state. When the tooth enamel erodes and dentin becomes involved, patients begin to complain of hypersensitivity. Teeth react to temperature (hot, cold), chemical (sour, sweet), mechanical (touch of toothbrush) stimuli, causing inconvenience in everyday life.

Destruction of dentin leads to root inflammation (periodontitis), bone atrophy.

Gradually the height of the face decrease…

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Caries under a filling: causes and methods of treatment of secondary caries

Visited the dentist, had your teeth treated and after a while it started bothering you again? The cause may be secondary caries under the filling of the tooth. The situation is unpleasant, but quite common. Unfortunately, for a long time the carious process is asymptomatic. Patients begin to notice that the filling has changed color, broke off, the tooth began to react to temperature stimuli, when the disease has developed to a deep stage.

Causes of secondary caries under the filling

The main cause is the same as in primary caries: the penetration of bacteria through the protective barrier. This barrier in the treated tooth is the filling. As soon as its integrity is compromised, problems arise. Bacteria are able to penetrate a microcavity 50 microns wide. They begin to multiply, eating away at the hard tissue.

Factors provoking secondary tooth decay:

improper bite; poor oral hygiene; weakened immune system; bruxism; poor quali…
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Carious spots: treatment and prevention

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Caries is a non-infectious disease. It is characterized by the leaching of minerals from the hard tissues of the tooth and the formation of carious cavities. The initial degree is caries in the stain stage. At this stage, the disease can be treated with therapeutic methods, without a drill.

Unfortunately, the only sign of chalky caries is a spot on the enamel. It does not give painful sensations, only occasionally it can react to chemical irritants. There are no definite symptoms. It is difficult to see it, especially on the side teeth. Therefore, the initial caries in the stain stage often goes unnoticed. The doctor is consulted when the disease reaches the stage of medium or deep decay, involving the dentin and cementum of the tooth.

That's why, it's important to visit the dentist regularly. The doctor will not just see a chalky stain,…

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Is it possible to transplant a tooth? Features of autotransplantation

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Transplanting teeth from your own dentition is a procedure that is used as an alternative to implants. Everyone has teeth that do not participate in the chewing process, do not affect the bite, and do not perform any important functions. These are the wisdom teeth. They are the ones that, more often than not, become donor teeth. But not always.

There are teeth that grow outside the arch, spoil the smile, provoke inflammation. You can get rid of the problem by orthodontic treatment: installing splints, plates, braces. There are cases when the only solution is extraction. Then the tooth has a chance to benefit its owner. It can be grafted to the place where the tooth was lost or is planned to be extracted.

Another source of donors for transplants is extra-complete teeth. Some people grow twin teeth. Such units are direct candidates for extr…

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Necrosis of the jaw: causes and treatment methods

Necrosis of the jaw is a severe inflammatory disease in which the bones of the facial skeleton are exposed and die off.

Cellular die-off is provoked by:

Radiation therapy. Moreover, necrosis of the jaw bone can develop some time after the end of radiation, which makes diagnosis difficult. Intake of synthetic drugs. Drugs destroy osteoblasts - the basis of bone tissue. Taking bisphosphonate drugs. These drugs are prescribed for osteoporosis (in small doses) and oncologic diseases that affect the bones of the skeleton (long-term, in large doses). Decreased immunity as a result of diseases (rheumatism, blood diseases, polyarthritis, diabetes) or chemotherapy. Infectious diseases - general and oral. Injuries to the jaw. Causes of jaw bone destruction

The disease develops when several factors combine. With other identical conditions, patients fall into the risk group:

with poor oral hygiene; with periodontitis; after dental…
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Can I have an MRI with implants?

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If you've ever had an MRI, you know that they ask you to remove all metal objects before the exams. Rings and earrings are easy. But is it possible to do MRI with dental implants? After all, they cannot be removed for the duration of the procedure.

Why before MRI remove things made of metals

The principle of operation of the magnetic resonance tomograph is to create its own magnetic field, in which the patient is located. Hydrogen atoms in the patient's body resonate with the magnetic field and the result is recorded as a series of images. These are virtual slices of organs and tissues that help to make an accurate diagnosis.

Doctors are asked to leave metal objects out of the room with the CT scanner so that no metal or alloy that can magnetize accidentally enters the magnetic field. All substances are divided into:

Diamagnetics. Their…
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