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.

Klasifikācija

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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Kliboši zobi: cēloņi un ārstēšana

Parasti veseliem zobiem ir maza kustīgums, ko nosaka saišu aparāta elastība un nepieciešamība amortizēt košļāšanas slodzi. Fizioloģiskā mobilitāte ir 0,06-0,15 mm, kas cilvēkam ir pilnīgi nemanāma. Pārmērīga kustīgums, kas ir jūtams, piespiežot zobu, ir anomālija, kurai nepieciešama zobārsta iejaukšanās. Pat ja kustīgais zobs izskatās normāli, nesāp, atslābums norāda uz smaganu savienojuma pārkāpumu, kas ir pilns ar zobu vienības zudumu.

Patoloģiska zobu kustīgums rodas dažādu zobu problēmu vai traumu gadījumā. Ko darīt, ja zobs ir kustīgs? Dodieties pie zobārsta. Savlaicīga diagnostika un ārstēšana saglabās zoba rindas integritāti, atjaunojot saišu aparāta darbību. Ārstēšanas metode tiek izvēlēta atkarībā no defekta smaguma pakāpes, atrašanās vietas zonas, pavadošo faktoru klātbūtnes. RUTT klīnikas Maskavā speciālisti pēc visaptverošas diagnostikas...

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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.

Simptomi

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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Vai ir iespējams transplantēt zobu? Autotransplantācijas pazīmes

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Zobu pārstādīšana no jūsu zobu saknēm ir procedūra, ko izmanto kā alternatīvu implantiem. Ikvienam cilvēkam ir zobi, kas nepiedalās košļāšanas procesā, neietekmē sakodienu un nepilda nekādas svarīgas funkcijas. Tie ir gudrības zobi. Tie ir tie, kas visbiežāk kļūst par donorzobiem. Bet ne vienmēr.

Ir zobi, kas aug ārpus loka, bojā smaidu, izraisa iekaisumu. Jūs varat atbrīvoties no šīs problēmas, veicot ortodontisko ārstēšanu: uzliekot šļūces, plāksnītes, breketes. Ir gadījumi, kad vienīgais risinājums ir izraušana. Tad zobam ir iespēja dot labumu savam īpašniekam. To var ieaudzēt vietā, kur zobs tika zaudēts vai kuru plānots izraut.

Vēl viens transplantātu donoru avots ir nekomplektēti zobi. Dažiem cilvēkiem izaug dubultzobi. Šādas vienības ir tiešie kandidāti ekstr...

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Žokļa nekroze: cēloņi un ārstēšanas metodes

Žokļa nekroze ir smaga iekaisuma slimība, kuras laikā sejas skeleta kauli tiek atsegti un atmirst.

Šūnu atmiršanu izraisa:

Staru terapija. Turklāt žokļa kaula nekroze var attīstīties kādu laiku pēc apstarošanas beigām, kas apgrūtina diagnostiku. Sintētisko zāļu lietošana. Zāles iznīcina osteoblastus - kaulaudu pamatu. Bisfosfonātu lietošana. Šīs zāles izraksta osteoporozes (mazās devās) un onkoloģisku slimību, kas skar skeleta kaulus, ārstēšanai (ilgstoši, lielās devās). Samazināta imunitāte slimību (reimatisma, asins slimību, poliartrīta, diabēta) vai ķīmijterapijas rezultātā. Infekcijas slimības - vispārējas un mutes dobuma. Žokļa traumas. Žokļa kaulu destrukcijas cēloņi

Slimība attīstās, kad apvienojas vairāki faktori. Ar citiem identiskiem stāvokļiem pacienti nonāk riska grupā:

ar sliktu mutes dobuma higiēnu; ar periodontītu; pēc zobu...
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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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