3 methods to restore chipped front teeth

October 31, 2017

Chips are a problem that occurs much more often than it might seem at first glance. A piece breaks off, as a rule, on the front teeth, because they are not designed for heavy loads, but it is with them that we most often bite off hard bones, it is on them that we fall unsuccessfully or damage them due to bad habits (for example, gnawing seeds or biting the tip of a pencil ).

Many patients are interested in how to restore chipped front teeth. We present to you the three main methods that a dentist can offer. The editors of the UltraSmile.ru portal decided to figure out which of them is the best in terms of price-quality ratio.

Artistic extension

Artistic restoration is a method in which chips are restored using various restoration materials (we are talking about composites - they are also used for classic tooth filling). They allow you to replicate the shape, color and transparency of a natural tooth.

Such restoration is carried out directly in the patient’s mouth - using polymers or composites, the doctor restores the integrity of the tooth, literally building it up. The advantage of the technology is speed (they came to the doctor and left with new teeth), as well as the price. The cost of restoration is from 2-3 thousand per element.

Artistic restoration

Among the disadvantages is not too long service life. The extended tooth will last about 3-5 years. At the same time, it will have to be protected from stress and regularly polished so that the composite remains smooth - otherwise, if there are micropores, bacteria, plaque and coloring pigments of products will accumulate in them. The color of the restoration will change.

On a note!

If the chip is strong, that is, almost to the root, you can install a pin or stump inlay inside the canals, and then build up the crown using composites.
This option will extend the service life for several more years. Video review from a patient about artistic restoration of anterior teeth.

Dental restoration methods: direct and indirect

Direct artistic restoration of teeth using the latest generation composite material. The procedure is performed on the patient's first visit. The tooth shape is created with special tools to form the complete anatomy. In 1-1.5 hours you will leave us with a new, beautiful smile!

Indirect aesthetic restoration of teeth. It is performed using veneers or inlays. These structures are made in our own laboratory using ultra-precise casts. Thanks to this, maximum predictability of the result is achieved.

Direct restoration of teeth with composite material (filling)

Direct composite restoration is performed using the latest generation filling restoration material (photopolymer). It is carried out immediately, at the first visit to the dentist’s office. Today, this is the fastest and most affordable option for removing minor defects (chips, crevices, carious destruction, etc.).

Artistic restoration of teeth using the direct method consists of the following stages:

• Free consultation and examination (including x-ray).
• Coordination of the treatment plan (selection of material, taking into account the color of the restored fragment).
• Professional oral hygiene (all plaque is removed from tooth surfaces for better adhesion).
• Anesthesia (for maximum patient comfort during the procedure).
• Isolation of an incisor or molar (installation of a rubber dam).
• Degreasing the tooth surface with special compounds and applying adhesive (glue).
• Application of photopolymer (layer-by-layer).
• Correction, grinding and polishing.

The service life of such a restoration is 3-4 years.

Important! To ensure that after restoration with a composite filling material it does not lose its original shade, it is necessary to visit the dentist’s office 2 times a year and undergo a comprehensive procedure for professional oral hygiene.

Direct aesthetic restoration of teeth - advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

• Relatively inexpensive. In our clinic, the price for such a service starts from 4,500 rubles
• High aesthetic results are guaranteed.
• Treatment is carried out in 1 visit.
• Composite materials can be repaired and replaced.
• The procedure is so safe that it is recommended even for children.
• A universal solution that eliminates the following problems: caries, irregular tooth shape and color.

Flaws

• Short service life - only 3-4 years
• In the absence of proper oral hygiene, the composite absorbs coloring pigments, which leads to loss of shine and its highlighting against the background of other teeth.

Veneers and Lumineers

Veneers are thin veneers made from ceramic or zirconium. They are fixed on the front part and completely hide almost all imperfections - gaps in the row, discoloration, pigmentation, as well as small chips and cracks. Naturally, this option is more expensive. By the way, if there is a large chip, the tooth will still have to be restored first, namely, extended. But the technology can be carried out more mediocrely, using less expensive options, since it will be covered with overlays.

Lumineers

The cost of installing veneers is from 20 thousand per tooth. Such onlays are installed in 2 visits - during the first visit, the enamel is prepared (part of it is ground down for a better fit of the veneers), during the second, the onlays are directly fixed.

“I’ve been wanting to get veneers for a long time, because there were several chips! There were extended restorations everywhere. The only thing that put me off was the price - it is, of course, very high, because you have to put it on several teeth at once to make it look beautiful. Just recently I met a dentist who offered me a very good discount))) I am simply incredibly happy with the result!!! I'm not ashamed to smile, everything looks great, so I recommend it to anyone who has doubts. The main thing is to find your doctor!!!”

from correspondence on forums

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How much does tooth restoration cost in Moscow?

By contacting PROFI Dent dentistry, you will be convinced that inexpensive dental restoration in Moscow is by no means a myth, but a real opportunity to make your smile beautiful.

The cost is influenced by many factors - the complexity of the case, the amount of work, the technology used, the price of the material, the need for additional procedures, etc.

The doctor will announce the final price during the consultation, after the examination, and you can familiarize yourself with the price list now.

Crowns for teeth

Another option to solve the problem is crowns. They completely cover the damaged tooth, or rather, its top. They are used in cases where the chip is so severe that neither extensions nor veneers are suitable.

For front teeth, it is better to choose crowns without metal in the base - such material can show through in the light and the restored tooth will look dark. Therefore, preference should be given to ceramics or zirconium. The cost of such prostheses is from 15 thousand rubles.

Crowns for front teeth

Restoration of anterior and chewing teeth

When restoring the incisal edge of the anterior units, it is very important to correctly model the transparency zone so that the tooth looks as natural and aesthetic as possible.

If a patient has a chipped wall of a side tooth, then the main emphasis when restoring the chip is on restoring the exact shape and ensuring strength. Therefore, materials are used that have high tensile, compressive, and fracture strength characteristics. The specialist selects the appropriate treatment tactics based on the degree of destruction.

Which method is better?

To summarize: artistic extensions are cheap, but not very durable. Veneers need to be installed on several teeth at once in order to fully transform your smile, which means it will be quite expensive. Crowns allow you to restore even one tooth, and you can choose a very aesthetic option. Which of the following should I choose? It’s difficult to say - only a doctor can give an exact answer, knowing and seeing the initial situation (and also taking into account your financial capabilities). Therefore, we still recommend trusting your choice to your orthodontist, who will be able to offer a solution that is the most optimal in appearance, quality and affordable.

Options for restoring chipped front teeth

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Differences between a chipped tooth and other types of damage

In dentistry, a chipped tooth is any type of mechanical damage leading to disruption of the anatomy and structure of tissues. Experts have different interpretations of this concept. For example, you can find diagnoses such as “chipped the tooth wall below the gum level” or “chipped the tooth wall under the gum.” However, in the classical sense, this is damage to the coronal part (in other words, a chipped tooth crown). Trauma does not imply its loss or change in position relative to the jaw and damage to the ligamentous apparatus. You should also distinguish between chips and root fractures, since in the second case the damage affects the root part. In this case, combined injuries also occur, when, for example, a chip of the crown part and tooth dislocation are diagnosed at the same time.

Restoring half a tooth

If the patient’s tooth is destroyed by almost half, the dentist performs cosmetic restoration. Its main task is to restore the aesthetic side of a smile. The main advantages of such a renewal:

1. No pain. If the patient experiences discomfort, anesthesia may be used.

2. Restoration using restoration is much cheaper than implantation.

3. Thanks to gentle materials and working techniques, other fabrics are not damaged.

Front teeth augmentation is a highly effective method. It solves several problems at once: it makes the extended teeth as natural as possible, and allows the patient to lead a normal lifestyle (in terms of nutrition).

The extension of half an incisor has no analogues in terms of restoration. Its advantages include:

1. Complete preservation of tissues.

2. Restoration of color and shape.

3. Guarantees normal functionality.

4. Natural appearance.

5. Strength and durability.

6. Short duration of the dentist’s work (the defect is eliminated in 1 session).

For reconstruction, the doctor uses pure raw materials, which are environmentally friendly and do not have any negative effect on the body.

Cracks and fractures

The inconspicuousness and origin of teeth cracks of different sizes lead to a gradual deterioration of the situation.
Due to the lack of obvious indicators and the pain that accompanies destruction, patients do not pay attention to the cracks for a long time. The gradual mechanical and thermal impact exerted by solid food leads to the expansion of cracks. The acid-base environment is quite destructive. The result of the formed cracks is increased tooth sensitivity: pain when chewing food, negative reaction to cold and hot food, change in enamel color. The resulting cracks inevitably allow a sufficient number of bacteria to pass through, which subsequently end up in the soft tissues of the dental unit. The consistent development and proliferation of bacteria causes caries and periodontitis. Thus, a visit to Rodin is an indispensable, necessary action aimed at comprehensive treatment of cracks.

Restoring chipped front teeth

The type of damage that occurs most often is called a chipped front tooth. There are different degrees of defect, some of which do not even require the intervention of a dentist. When the chip of the tooth surface is minor and does not cause pain or discomfort. But if the chip is serious, then you should immediately consult a doctor so that the damage does not cause inflammation of the pulp or lead to other disorders and final destruction.

The dentist must conduct an examination of the oral cavity, determine the degree of complexity of the chip and its nature, and also recommend further treatment options.

There are different causes of damage:

1. Trauma.

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2. Increased acidity in the oral cavity leads to the destruction of enamel and

3. Vitamin deficiency.

4. Diseases.

5. Incorrect bite.

6. Bad habits (smoking, etc.).

7. Hormonal imbalance.

8. Incorrectly installed seal.

There are several types of chips depending on the volume and type of damage:

1. Incomplete, when a crack forms on the enamel, but the remaining tissues remain unaffected.

2. Chip when a piece of fabric leaves its original place. This type may not cause painful sensations immediately, so a person seeks help from a doctor, most often in an advanced state.

3. Dentin chipping is a violation of integrity in which eating sour and sweet foods causes discomfort.

4. Chipping of part of the tooth exposing the pulp causes serious pain. Only a professional dentist can fix it.