Tooth Extension: Before & After Photos

Many adult patients are faced with the problem of crown destruction under the influence of various factors.Sports injury, natural wear, predominance in the diet of solid foods, caries or osteomyelitis, bruise, etc.Can lead to chipped teeth, after which it is possible to save only part of the crown or the root. An effective solution for this problem is the build-up of the teeth( photo before and after below).In this article we will consider the advantages and disadvantages of the methodology, the peculiarities of each type of building.

The essence of the procedure

Previously, any chip, trauma, deep caries or age-related wear was solved in cardinal ways: a coarse filling on the tooth, amputation of the remaining stump or installation of expensive and imperfect prostheses.Ways to save the natural tooth, unfortunately, were not observed until the world learned about artistic restoration.

Extensions of teeth before and after photos

Fracture of the front tooth

The doctor restores the molar using special composites.

To create an identical copy of the natural tooth, modern computer technologies are used, on the basis of which the specialist will choose the shape, color, texture and even the inclination of the damaged specimen.

What is the need for restoration:

allows you to correct congenital pathologies and defects in the structure of the dentition;
eliminates the effects of trauma, bruising, shock, falling, cleavage, age deterioration of the crown;
restores the tooth in its original form, which is an important indicator in aesthetic dentistry.

Indications and contraindications for the build-up

There are a number of medical indications for increasing the front or other tooth:

need aesthetic( artistic) build-up, which is often required in a number of professions;
elimination of congenital anomalies in the structure of the dentition;
predisposition of enamel and dentine to rapid erasure, wear in general;
Elimination of acute, dangerous for the mucous edge, which was formed as a result of chipping, impact, bruising and other mechanical damage;
restoration of the crown after carious lesion, osteomyelitis;
significant interdental spaces between neighboring molars;
pigmentation of enamel, fluorosis, increasing its sensitivity, etc.;
appearance of diastema( interdental spaces);
bite violation due to tooth damage.

Before and after tooth extensions

According to the description, the restoration procedure does not present any difficulties and health hazards, however, even for its implementation there are contraindications.First of all, the procedure is forbidden when the patient detects bite defects( improper closing of the teeth, which leads to uneven distribution of the load on the restored crown).

Serious tooth decay, during which only a part of the root remains.Many people are wondering whether it is possible to grow the tooth on the root.In dentistry, this practice, however, in some situations, the only correct solution is a complete replacement of the crown, prosthetics or implantation.

The presence of serious diseases of the mucosa, gums or teeth.As a rule, treatment of diseases is performed before the procedure( gingivitis, cystic periodontitis, pulpitis, deep caries , etc.), after which high-quality sanitation and artistic restoration are performed.

The patient does not pay attention and time to oral hygiene, which leads to chronic diseases and pathologies, more frequent cases of caries, osteomyelitis and other diseases recurrence.

Photopolymer recovery

The tooth extension to the root( photo below), as well as other types of crown restoration, are made available with the use of photopolymer composites.This method is used when it is required to eliminate the effects of caries, put a qualitative seal and restore the molar after mechanical damage.

Augmentation of anterior teeth before and after photos

Artistic restoration of teeth

The dentist performs sanation of the oral cavity and stump, on which the buildup will take place.Then the cult is subjected to sharpening and grinding to the desired shape.The technologist on a special table forms an artificial crown made of polymer material, puts it on the stump and literally solder to the tooth with the help of a UV lamp.

After the material has hardened, it must be ground, eliminating roughness and roughness.The procedure is performed until the patient ceases to feel discomfort from the new tooth.

The final step is the application on the tooth of a special protective composition that allows the composite to retain color for many years.

The positive point of this restoration is the affordable price, the prevalence and simplicity of the method, a good service life.

But in some cases, the photopolymer seal remains useless:

weak dental root or its infection and inflammation;
tooth mobility( stage 4);
absence of 2 or more adjacent teeth( exit - prosthetics or implantation).

Restoration with veneers

Many patients are interested in how the front teeth are enlarged with veneers and inlays.The outer side of the central incisors practically determines the aesthetics of the entire smile, so their restoration should be most accurate, with no visible traces of restoration.

For these purposes, dentists use thin plates of porcelain( veneers), which are superimposed on the outer surface of the cutter and fixed with a special composition.

Especially effective technique for eliminating minimal cracks and chips, natural spots in fluorosis, pigments, age darkening of fillings and enamel, worn out or worn edges, relief flaws.

Veneers completely hide the shortcomings and look natural, and the service life varies from 5 to 10 years.

Ceramic veneers

Another plus is the resistance of porcelain to food colors and natural pigments( nicotine, caffeine, beet, wine, etc.).

Unfortunately, even such a perfect method has its drawbacks:

price - even one veneer will cost you quite expensive;
before the installation of the porcelain lining the natural tooth is strongly sharpened, which affects even healthy fabrics;
smile with veneers looks too perfect and snow-white, which can not help but catch the eye of the interlocutor.

The second drawback can be eliminated by resorting to so-called "lumineers".This modern version of porcelain plates is installed without turning, remains strong and durable, albeit more expensive.

Restoring the tooth on the pin

The extension of the tooth to the pin( photo below), in fact, resembles implantation.The method is used in the case when the crown was completely destroyed, but a healthy root remained.

The dentist makes an x-ray of the area and uses computer programs to recreate the exact shape and shape of the natural tooth.

Then a metal, glass or hydrocarbon pin is placed in the sealed root canal. A composite restoration material is placed around it, recreating the natural appearance, texture and shape of the crown.

Restoring the tooth with a pin

The plus of the technique is to maintain a healthy root, which together with the pin creates a reliable support for the artificial material.Also, the lifetime of the extended construction is more than 10 years.With the help of a pin it is possible to build up only the base of the crown, strengthen the depulled tooth, restore some parts of the molar, etc.It should be mentioned that using this method it is possible to build up the front teeth( see the photos before and after).

As for the disadvantages, it can include the possible allergy to the material used in the manufacture of the pin, as well as the complexity of the method, which requires a high qualification of the doctor and financial costs of the patient.

Pros and Cons of Restoration

This method has significant advantages over cardinal solutions, such as implantation and prosthetics.

First of all technique is safe, therefore restoration of teeth is used even in pediatric dentistry.Kids often fall, get into fights and put into the mouth of solid objects, because of which the chips and cracks do not surprise.

Sometimes it is required to save even a milk tooth, because the appearance of permanent can not be planned, and the process can be delayed.

Secondly, , with the help of restoration it is possible to return a natural healthy tooth in the presence of a small stump or even root.Artificial material is selected so that it completely mimics the bone tissue, and also corresponds to it in strength, shade and texture.

Is it possible to increase the tooth to the root

Tooth extensions are more accessible than implantation and prosthetics

And the cost of such technologies is more accessible than implantation or prosthetics, as well as the terms of work.You can restore the smile with the help of restoration in one session, while prosthetics and implantation can take months and a period of adaptation.

As for the disadvantages, it can include the presence of contraindications, limited life of the material and the need to comply with a special regime: exclude hard food( nuts, crackers, etc.), get rid of the habit of opening with the teeth of the bottle.

We examined the pros and cons of dentition in general and separately by methods.

Remember that only careful attitude to the dentition, timely treatment of diseases, avoiding bumps and bruises, prompt replacement of worn seals, etc.Will help keep your teeth whole and healthy.