Broken/Chipped Tooth
A fractured, chipped or cavitation in a tooth is a common condition due to which patients need to see a dentist urgently. A dislodged filling that is broken or lost may cause discomfort or sharp pain due to jagged edges. There can be aesthetical concerns if the filling is in a visible area. Patients need to be aware of the sharp edges and ensure their tongue does not constantly apply pressure around that area, as it can cause cuts to the tongue.
Causes :
Symptoms:
Treatment:
During the emergency appointment, the dentist will Examine the Tooth and may also take to take a set of radiographs to assess for any underlying caries to detect the reasons behind the failure of the restoration. After examination, the dentist will provide options for further treatment of the broken tooth, these may include a
Causes :
- Decay or cavitation due to decay
- Loss of a Filling / Restoration
- Chipped / broken tooth due to trauma / sudden biting on hard food
Symptoms:
- Hypersensitivity - increased sensitivity to Cold / Hot
- short sharp pain caused by exposed underlying dentine
- constant throbbing pain
Treatment:
During the emergency appointment, the dentist will Examine the Tooth and may also take to take a set of radiographs to assess for any underlying caries to detect the reasons behind the failure of the restoration. After examination, the dentist will provide options for further treatment of the broken tooth, these may include a
- new composite filling,
- root canal treatment ,
- placement of a crown
- or in some cases where the tooth is beyond repair - extraction as the last option and to replace the missing tooth with an Implant.